The Redlands tree for March is the Cercis canadensis “Forest Pansy” or purple-leaved eastern redbud tree. This tree is one of a group of trees commonly called eastern redbuds. A member of Fabaceae ...

Q: The top of my 'Forest Pansy' redbud tree is "weeping" at the top of the main trunk. Should I stake the very top of it to prevent the weeping? I planted it 2 years ago. A: Redbuds do that. They have ...

Today we will be discussing one of the most delightful and useful trees in the Piedmont landscape – the charming redbud. I pay a lot of attention to the names of plants and how plant names originated.

WHAT: Cercis Canadensis Forest pansy, an Eastern redbud commonly known as the forest pansy, is native to Missouri. It is a small deciduous tree, an excellent choice for urban landscapes and has ...

Q: We lost a tree in that bad storm two weeks ago. It was a redbud 'Forest Pansy.' Can we replace the tree now, or should we replace it in the fall? A: It comes down to a question of watering. You can ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The redbud ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. Hope everyone enjoyed a blessed Easter with family and friends. Lots of Easter egg hunts occurred in the Valley last weekend. Backyard gardeners are ...

The redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a universally loved small tree. The species is named for its native Canada. It’s the state tree of Oklahoma, where it’s also native. We have three different native ...

Redbuds in bloom are a most welcome harbinger of spring. Their dense clusters of magenta flowers bloom early, providing splashes of color against a winter landscape of browns and grays. Is the name ...