Redbuds include some of our most charming native trees. In early spring, before leaf-out, a profusion of small, sweet pea–shaped, lavender-pink to rosy purple flowers appears on twigs, branches, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This flowering tree (just like the mighty magnolia tree), native to woodland areas, has exquisite sweet ...

The blossom of the eastern redbud tree is a herald of spring. From March, pink and purple pea-like blooms open on stems, branches and trunks, illuminating the entire tree in vibrant hues. While the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plant trees, such as redbud, that flower in late winter if you want to start the spring flowering season early. As gardeners, ...

"A hardy variant of redbud appeared in a mass screening of seedlings planted at the Horticultural Research Center many years ago. Before the 'Minnesota Strain' was developed in 1992, few large ...

My redbud tree seems to be having problems, only half has bloomed this year, the other half is losing bark and has some dead-looking branches. I also see woodpeckers on the damaged parts. What is ...

Come springtime, just look up: There are so many flowering trees that help the world come alive after a long, dreary winter. One of these colorful trees, which you’ll likely see around town come ...

Q. Please tell me what this is. Is it the reason my redbud tree is dying by degrees? I’ve also seen some on my Japanese maple and a Virginia pine. Should I be worried? — J. Castelloe, Chesapeake. A.