Top 5 Redbud Tree Varieties | NatureHills.com
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Top 5 Flowering Redbud Trees
I’m not sure what’s happening where you guys live, but here in Nebraska, the Redbuds are blooming! It’s got me all kinds of excited and I wanted to share some of our favorite Redbud varieties with you.
Before we get started, I want to make a quick note that Redbuds are another plant that can be grown as either a multi-stemmed shrub or a single stem tree. Here at Nature Hills, we try to do a good job of labeling which form each of the varieties we offer are grown so you can make the best and most informed decision while shopping.
Ok, let’s hop to it!
#5 Flame Thrower® Redbud - Have pics
This is the gotta-have-it Redbud of the season in my opinion. I mean check out the leaves on this tree! Flame Thrower features the classic Reddish-pink redbud flowers that last for weeks. Then it leafs out orange, red, chartreuse and purple heart-shaped leaves that stay colorful all season. If you’re the kind of person who can’t wait for fall color then this is the tree for you. #5 Flame Thrower® Redbud - Growing zones 5-9, showy canopy, and disease-resistant.
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#4 Eastern Redbud - Have pics
Of course Eastern Redbud made the list. This native tree lives the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” lifestyle. These fluorescent pink buds are the universal sign that spring has sprung across the country. Then in the fall, it turns bright yellow. Really - You’d be hard pressed to find a more iconic ornamental tree. Eastern Redbud - Growing zones 4-9, Iconic spring flowers, and a low-maintenance native.
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#3 Black Pearl™ Redbud-have pics
Black Pearl lives up to its name with obsidian-colored glossy leaves. Before you ask, yes. It stays that color ALL SUMMER and lightens up to chartreuse yellow in the fall. You can’t forget about the staple pink flower display in the spring too! Black Pearl Redbud - growing zones 5-9, deep purple leaves, and grows well in clay soil.
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#2 Golden Falls® Weeping Redbud - have pics
Golden Falls® is the option for those of you with less space to work with. It’s almost columnar-esk with a spread of just 3-4 feet. This weeping form Redbud blooms (yes you guessed it) pink early each spring and keeps bright golden yellow-lime leaves all through the summer. It’s so interesting and is sure to catch the attention of anyone you have over. Golden Falls Weeping Redbud - Growing zones 5-9, unique weeping form, and great for small spaces.
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#1 The Rising Sun™ Redbud - have pics (maybe?)
The Rising Sun™ gets to top our list for a number of reasons which include (but are not limited to) the lavender-pink flowers, heart-shaped leaves that emerge orange, gold, and yellow all at once and mature to lime green, and its perfect size. It tops out at about 10-12 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. It was practically made for the suburban garden and is in fact pretty reminiscent of a rising sun. The Rising Sun™ Redbud - Growing zones 5-9, unique foliage color, and compact growing habit.
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And that wraps up our top Redbud list. Do you have a favorite? Mine’s a toss-up between Flame Thrower and Rising Sun so let me know your thoughts down in the comments. Don’t forget to check out our social channels for more garden inspiration and our blogs for the latest ProPlantTips. Until next time, happy planting!
I enjoyed your list. I would put flamethrower somewhere higher up on the list maybe two or three. Also like to see ruby red in there somewhere otherwise very nice. Enjoy it
I’d put Mexican Redbud at #1 where I live. Triple digit temps all summer and sand. Toughest of them all.
Forest pansy is number 1.
Why are these called Redbud, when the buds are obviously pink?
Hi guys! I ordered a flamethrower redbud online, but it’s just a stick without any budding, no branches, no leaves! I did cut the top to see if any sign of life, and there is some small green in the center. Any tips to help it grow, would be much appreciated!!!
Hey Andre, we can definitely provide some tips! Please submit a request through our help center, along with pictures, so we can evaluate your tree and determine what will help it the most:) customer-support.naturehills.com/support/home Thanks so much! -Whit
I want to buy a Flame Thrower Redbud Tree immediately, but I’m afraid it wouldn’t survive planting in 80 degree June temperatures here in WNY. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hi there Nate, you can definitely plant a Flame Thrower Redbud right now - even in the heat! All you have to do is make sure the soil has enough moisture. They grow in hardiness zones 5-9 so you should be good as long as you're within that range.
Frequent watering at the start will be needed until the plant grows new roots in your soil. Happy planting! -Whit
I have an eastern redbud on my property, that was planted over 10 years ago and I was wondering if you can help me understand why it is not prospering. It gets full sun here in East Texas (soils here are sandy loam-clay colored appearance). It is located in the center of my lawn (root ball covered by common bermuda grass) gets plenty of water (60+ inches of rain per year here) and it is budding now as it does every year but the blossoms are too few and it has many limbs that are not producing, appearing to be dead (branch extensions snap like twigs with no green or sign of life) . It does not grow and seems like it is on life support. I'd hate to lose the tree, and prefer to save it. Any tips? Can you steer me in the proper direction for caring for it? Thank you in advance! TJ
Too much sun. They can take full sun far north, but they are technically an understory tree. Move it where it can receive sone shade, or plant a shade throwing tree asap. Keep it away from the heat of the house as well.
Which kinds of redbud can eat
All redbuds have edible flower buds and young seed pods. They have a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. Try using them as garnish, sprinkled on top of salads, or baked into cookies or cakes. - Whit
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I bought a blue wisteria from you last year but it’s purple, not blue…did you send me the wrong plants?
Hi there, sometimes Blue Chinese Wisteria can have a purple tinge to them. If you'd like our plant specialists to take a look at it, please visit our customer support page and submit a ticket. They'll be happy to offer some insight:) -Whit customer-support.naturehills.com/support/home
Do you have seeds of Rising Sun Redbud tree?
We do not sell seeds from Redbud varieties. Rising Sun must be grafted so it's more like a clone of the original plant than anything else. They will not grow true from seed. I hope this helps! -Whit