Complete Guide To The Eastern Redbud Tree
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- This is a complete and exhaustive profile on the Eastern Redbud Tree, Cercis canadensis. I will cover all aspects you need to in order to successfully grow this tree yourself. A digital table of contents is below:
01:41 - Description and facts
02:58 - Pros and cons of Redbud trees
04:25 - Growth rate of Redbud tree
05:43 - Wildlife benefits of Redbuds
08:41 - How to identify a Redbud
11:47 - Growing conditions
13:14 - How to grow and care for
14:33 - Pruning a Redbud
15:31 - How to save seed
16:01 - Grow from seed
18:35 - Review
I want to add that although I mentioned it several times in the video - well draining soil is key for this tree. It does NOT tolerate flooding. So, please, make note of this information. Apparently when flooded, after 24 hours the tree starts to produce ethanol which will attract a wood boring beetle, which as you can guess, will not only directly harm the tree but also allow a new pathway for disease/fungus to enter - stopab.org/
To test soil texture:
• Testing Soil Texture -...
To test soil drainage:
• How to Test Soil Drainage
A very useful reference on pruning trees from the USDA forest service is below. Read this before you prune your trees, as it shows exactly how to make proper cuts as well as other considerations.
extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands...
Credit for the Mexican Redbud photo:
www.flickr.com/photos/wdherro... - Навчання та стиль
I know you're only one person but man do I wish you could do a video and article on EVERYTHING. You do such an excellent job with every single video and article. You are so detailed, thorough, empirical and scientific while being completely digestible. You are my go-to for information on plants.
Your methods and communication style are very scientific, in fact you seem like someone who's an engineer of some sort by day and is also obsessed with plants.
Wow - thank you! I appreciate that. Also - your suspicions about me are correct
@@growitbuildit I can smell an engineer from a mile away
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In January 2021 I winter sowed some redbud seeds following your method. From that batch I had six trees that made it to potting stage, and were planted out in the fall. Two have survived to the present, and one is now six feet tall and had a few tiny flowers this spring. I was elated to see them! Thank you so much for continuing to make your super-informative videos on native plants. Lots of things in my garden owe their starts to Growit/Buildit videos!
That is excellent Connie! Great work and congrats! And thank you so much for the kind words!
My favorite tree! I finally added one to my yard a couple of years ago. Now I know so much more about it!
You are very welcome - be on the look out for caterpillars!
I just grabbed a ton of seeds from work last week and was going to try growing them!!! Awesome.
Give it a shot - just know that when the seeds dry in the open air for so long they can lose viability. But, you should know by June/July if they will go or not.
It takes a lot to put this together, thank you for sharing
Thank you! You are correct - this one took a lot of work.
I collected seeds and planted a few of these in a partly-shady spot in my backyard a couple years ago using your old tutorials. They're still only about 1 foot tall going into their 3rd year, so it's clearly not "ideal growing conditions", but hey at least they're still alive. 😁I've been looking forward to seeing a full updated video on them and this is great!
Wow - that seems short. Do they get much sun? But glad to hear you got germination and they are still alive.
I've been enjoying my Redbed for 20 years.
I've made jelly every year out of it.
It's quite possibly my favorite tree. I've never made jelly, but might have to try
Awesome video, I have two Texas Redbud trees, already 15 years old. Love them, they are beautiful trees, perfect size and wildlife love them. Thanks.
Thank you! These are one of the best trees to have
That definitely is a beautiful tree
They are absolutely stunning.
Great video. My Redbuds barely bloomed this year. I hope that doesn't mean they are sick. They are fully leaved out so possibly our late freeze killed the buds. I have to thank you because the bird song that played when your logo was on at the beginning is one I've been trying to ID for so long. I was able to record it and get the ID - White-throated Sparrow. So, bonus for me!
The redbuds in the woods around the house bloomed fine here. Zone 6a, MO.
That white throated sparrow! Thank you for the id on it. Such lovely birdsong ❤️
Glad I could help you out with the sparrow. Regarding your Redbud, if they have bloomed well in the past, but not recently, you may just want to take a good look for any discolored leaves or dead branches.
@@kathiesimpson571 I know, it's such a sign of spring. They sing a beautiful song!
@@growitbuildit I will do that. Thank you!
I’ve been wanting to add one to my landscape. Thanks for the tips!
You are very welcome - good luck!
Thanks a million!
You are very welcome - glad you enjoyed it
I love redbud trees. I'm in the Kansas City area, and these dudes grow like weeds here. They're ubiquitous. If you have one redbud tree in your yard, you have hundreds of little volunteers each year. In a fancy pants yard, you better pull them young because the develop a corkscrew taproot. You try to pull it out of the ground and the bastard snaps on you. Now it's to grow back (quickly) with three or four shoots. That's when break out the triclopyr. And they do have a short life by tree standards. After 30 or 40 years they run into issues. But that's not a bad life span. They're cool. Oddly enough I spent my day cutting down and removing several mature, (half dead) redbuds today. Not my typical work. It's weird this video was in my feed.
Thanks for the info - and I could understand pulling seedlings when young. Especially for trees. My weediest tree around here is probably Tulip Poplar or Walnut/Hickory. And that is funny this video was in your feed!
Yess! I've had a hard time growing this
Hopefully I have made it seem a bit easier!
Oh, great video BTW. Loved it!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the video. I love redbuds. I have one. Every time we move i plant one.
You are welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I like to think I've helped spread them within my area by giving them to friends, etc.
Every year, I hope mine will bloom. It was a yearling when placed 3 years ago. We did a major pruning on some overgrown Burfordi Holly a few months ago, opened up the space some. It's one of the trees that I fell in love with when I moved south. I've been fighting invasive Wisteria and ivy from the property next door for 3 years now. Found a colony of Galax this morning! Love my natives!
Don't give up on it Katie! And keep up the good fight. My main enemies are JSG, Bush honeysuckle, Multi-floral rose, and mile-a-minute vine.
Very through! I feel like your production quality is stepped up a knot h in this video I really like it! Gonna give this a try for sure!
Thank you Nathan! I wanted to present this tree in the best possible way.
I always look forward to your very well organized, comprehensive plant profiles. I have grown Forest Pansy redbud, which has maroon heart-shaped leaves. It is gorgeous, but it definitely does not like full sun in Virginia. Morning sun or dappled sun is best for this variety.
Thank you for sharing that Sandra - I have seen references stating that it can go in full sun, while some others say it doesn't do quite as well. But it's always better to hear directly from someone who grew it.
I’m new to your channel I enjoyed videos very informative!.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Angie - I'm glad you are enjoying it
Great video! I planted a couple of these 2 years ago and am hoping for flowers in the next couple years
Thank you - and good luck! It's a great feeling when they flower for the first time.
excellent vid
Thank you! Much appreciated.
VERY INFORMATIVE!
I HAD ONE 6 years ago in a different garden -No problems.
In a new raised bed-IGOT AN 8 footer Balled & Burlapped(B&B(just found that lingo pre here)ground is moist @ Base, I read it can handle; with the Grass removed it’s wetter,but no rain now=no water around it/Filled with Organic soil/bought it with 2 whole flower buds/A WOOPIE DO, 2More grew!/it sat a few weeks in less sun more shade unt I could move it to the inside fence/now it’s in 6 hours sun. I bought it May 11,2024
It’s now June 28,2024//NOT A SINGLE DANG LEAF IS GROWING!!/I JUST GOUND A SUCKER & took it off/dirt is at its flare & kept a few inches from center/IT WAS 8 feet tall when I got it(it just fits into the Outback(the help Carefully put it in)NO LEAVES
LEAVES 😡=Strength🤨You stated DRY=Tap Root
Moist =not
They don’t like to move-it Dudu WILL NOT GIVE UP
IM WISHING I GOT THE KWANZAN BUT 50feet from the house+THE STREET! Of course AFTER!! I read that! I FOUND THEY COULD BE TRIMMED! Which meant the roots would NOT BE A PROBLEM-THEY AT LEAST HAD FLOWERS! So I got the Eastern RB-which I tracked down what was that light purple tree! For 10yesrs until I got an answer! (Asking people who had plants I liked IN THEIR YARD=I DUH KNOW IT WAS HERE WHEN WE MOVED IN. Now with WiFi it’s less time but getting the CORRECT ANSWER IS THE NEED. You had Good stuff! I SUBSCRIBED
Hi - sorry to hear you are having trouble with a bag/burlap tree. I have never purchased one of those, but have heard of people having issues. There are some companies that sell bare root trees - you may want to research getting one of those if available. I've purchased them in the past (white cedar, spicebush). And it was a great, inexpensive way to get a tree.
I do gardening for people and often find the seedlings growing in the gardens I'm working on. Have transplanted a bunch
I've only found a couple in my yard so far, but have heard from others regarding self-seeding.
Such a great piece! Thanks! I love early spring in the southeast where I live when the only color is Eastern Redbuds.
I did some research on the history of the Weeping Redbud on my channel and blog. Not nearly as in-depth as this, but perhaps worth a look. The weeping variety grows much more slowly and they require staking to encourage them up. I have had mine for 7 years but have never ween pods on it.
Again, thanks for a great post!
Thank you! I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Perhaps you haven't had any pods because it could be a sterile cultivar?
The most interesting that I found in this video that made my ears perk up were the fact that it has a white mutated version; I’ll be on the hunt for one as I’m the neighbor who likes different types of cultivars not commonly seen around the area 😊 Thanks! Helpful info. I received some redwoods from Arbor Day so wanted to listen in on some info before I planted them!
You are very welcome - just about all the white ones that are sold are cultivated to root stock now. But, they are out there and available.
I've noticed leafcutter bees (which I introduced into my property) prefer redbuds for their building material. The leaves of several trees look like someone has taken a hole punch to the edges of hundreds of leaves.
I love seeing that.
I've noticed those distinct round cuts too
I have a couple I am trying to bonsai! 😎 still hasn’t flowered for me, but I read somewhere that I need to not fertilize. The fertilization helps push leaves and not the flower. We’ll see!
Hi - usually it's the second number on fertilizer that promotes flowers and fruit. But for these trees, they shouldn't need any fertilization to grow and be healthy. But I have no experience trying to bonsai a tree, so I can't offer you any direct advice. But good luck!
Excellent tutorial. I've been thinking about planting a Redbud or three to take the place of some crepe myrtle that I have. I really don't like the crepe myrtles, so some Redbuds would be really nice.
They grow faster than you think, and they start looking great sooner than many other species. Unfortunately we always have to go back to that old saying - "When is the best time to plant a tree? 10 years ago"
Whats the best location in the backyard to plant a redbud.
@leonblack571 anywhere that gets sun and has well draining soil
I cried a little when you drove down that street flanked in what looks like callery pear. :(
That particular neighborhood had it written into the HOA rules, at least initially. The good news is that it is now illegal to sell that tree in PA. So at least the problem is recognized.
@@growitbuildit That's good news! Small progress is still progress.
ME TOO! Mine was a twinge of absolute disgust lol
First, thank you for all of this awesome information! Next, I’m in North Texas and I ran across a (15gal) Texas Redbud today at Tractor Supply. I’m thinking strongly about going back to purchase it first thing tomorrow morning. My concern is the spot that I’m placing it in because I planted a Yoshino Cherry Tree there a few weeks back and it’s already dead. I have heavy clay soil and I conditioned the spot with pine bark mulch to help with drainage and planted it 3 inches above the soil line but it still died. I’m wondering if I purchase the Redbud, should I plant it even higher and build up the soil around it?
-Calvin
Hi Calvin - good draining soil is really important for this tree, and clay is prone to not draining. I should note that if your house is somewhat new, you may just have compacted soil. But, drainage is absolutely key for this tree. I would suggest you test it - ua-cam.com/video/AnFFx8srRUs/v-deo.html
Also, to improve the drainage of the entire area you could try top dressing the lawn/area with compost, and then leaf mulch (mowed up) each fall. Overtime it would add organic manner to the soil, which will slowly, but surely improve the drainage of the whole space. You don't want to just fix drainage in one small area, as you may just create a 'bowl' where all the water wants to go.
Great video! Thank you for putting so much detail into this. I received an Eastern Redbud from my grandmother so it is very special to me. I planted it in 2021when it was just under 2 feet tall. Now in 2024 it is about 5 feet tall so I'm not quite hitting that 2 feet per year of growth. I also notice that it sends out a lot of suckers and I do my best to prune those off whenever I see them. Are the suckers indicative of an issue or are they normal for Redbuds?
Hi - great that you are getting it to grow pretty well even if it isn't 2' per year. Regarding suckers, I have never seen those on any redbud. I have about 7 (one in front, 6 in the back). Was it purchased from a nursery?
I'll have to ask my grandmother, but I don't think it was. She had it in a container for a while before giving it to me so I'm wondering if maybe the roots suffered from that a bit.@@growitbuildit
My redbud has e few lateral branches lower on the tree that appear to be dead. Should I remove them, they had no flowers, this year. The 16-year old tree is well established and growing intertwined with a crabapple which was planted too close. Thank you for all the information. I will be checking out your other videos.
Hi - yes, I would probably remove them. Then, cover with shade cloth to prevent insects from being able to access the open wounds just incase it is live wood.
My redbud sheds its seed pods and within days I have hundreds of baby redbuds growing everywhere under it which I have to pull out like weeds even through the landscaping rock. I have planted different varieties of ground cover plant and I hope this helps create a barrier. I do love my beautiful redbud, but just one will do for my back yard.
I've only had one year with full blooming. But I did not collect pods from it (seed you saw in video came from a wild tree somewhere else). I haven't had any self-seeding yet. But I take your point.
Great video! Thank you! Had a quick question...planted a redbud last year (it was fully blooming). This spring 1/2 the tree blooming and 1/2 no buds/flowers (a few baby ones towards the trunk. I live in Zone 5. Is this because it's only been planted a year and I am in a cold climate? Could half be dead? The branches still seem flexible and alive overall...TIA!
Hi - when you say half blooming, do you mean that you only had buds on the main trunk, and that most branches were bare? If so, that doesn't seem too strange. My own tree from the footage from this year has many branches extending above the flowers that are bare. I suspect that your suspicions are correct, and that because it was only in the ground one year. If all branches leaf out correctly and seem normal, then I wouldn't worry. It will probably bloom fully next year, or more fully.
I had to leave my beloved redbud when my rental was terminated as the owners decided I was too old at 70, to rent their old dairy after 14 years of country living. My redbud tree was my sign of spring in Australia, where we have only one deciduous native tree. The ignorant, entitled owners have probably cut it down now, while it has become too expensive for me to buy another. Those 14 years were a joy every spring because of my flowering redbud.
I'm sorry to hear that Kala. I think redbuds are probably the most beautiful of all flowering trees. The clusters growing directly on the trunk and branches are just gorgeous.
What is your take on soil blocking? I have other questions bellow but, I was looking into it and I was really wishing @GrowitBuildit had a comparison video. I can’t tell if it’s quantifiably better or just a trend. Even if you don’t make a video I would love to hear your thoughts.
Other questions: Have you ever tried it? Does it work for cold stratifying? Is it easier? Are the improvements for trans planting that much better?
I have never tried soil blocking....but I did just get one recently from an old gardener who is downsizing. Perhaps I will try to get started this year. I still haven't even played with it yet.
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Great video! I ordered 2 online bcuz nowhere near me had any. They didnt look ao great when they arrived. Kinda shriveled leaves probly shocked from shipping. They are about 3 ft tall. Only had them for about a week so far. Hoping they will bounce back with a little tlc. Any tips on helping them to make a comeback?
Try to find a way to shade them. Keeping them in shade, whether you fashion some contraption or otherwise will greatly help buy time for their roots to begin to bond w your soil
@growitbuildit I will try that. Thank you for the fast reply!
Estos árboles llamados ( Red bud tree ) son muy bonitas las Flores y yo los tengo en mi propiedad por todos lados lo raro que no tengo idea de donde an venido que yo sepa . Mis vecinos no tienen yo asumo que los pajaritos an comido las frutas y sn dejando las semillas .
Es una gran cosa tener los árboles en tu tierra natal. Son árboles maravillosos por su belleza y vida silvestre.
What about spacing? I'm getting 5 young eastern redbuds. I'd like to create a tree line along my property. How close can i place them to each other? Also, I'm in zone 9a/b. How much sun do you recommend? The area I want to place them gets sun from 9am to about 3pm. Is that too much sun in sunny and hot central Florida?
You can space them pretty close together. I would go about 10' personally, as the branches would run up to one another. That amount of sun should be ok, but make sure the soil drains, but that they have access to moisture.
What are your thoughts about the double blossom Pom Pom Redbud?
Hi Sarah - I'm not familiar with that specific cultivar. But in general I don't like double blossom cultivars. When those kind of cultivars are created, often they have second order effects on the nectar or ability of insects to pollinate them. So, I like bringing in the wildlife in my yard, and as such I stick to straight natives. If you just want it for looks though, then as long as you have growing conditions that it likes than you should be able to grow it just fine.
It may be possible that the cultivar you are discussing is ok for bees, but often they are not. I discuss this topic in detail here, going over the research on how many pollinators visit cultivars versus their native counterparts - growitbuildit.com/natives-vs-cultivars/
I have 3 young redbuds in containers. I'm not sure where I want to put them. Do you think they'll be ok in the containers until they're old enough to bloom?
Hi - I really can't give you a good answer, as I have never tried. And I haven't seen one bloom that was in a container. So I guess I would think that it would not. But, it should be able to survive a long time, as long as the container doesn't freeze for prolonged periods.
Thanks! Being a Legume, is it nitrogen fixing?
Yes - it fixes nitrogen. I forgot to mention that, but the video was already quite long.
I just planted the straight species in my front yard. Interestingly there a few specimens in my neighborhood which seem to be leaving out with dark red colored leaves rather than pale green. Could those be cultivars?
Yes, Forest Pansy has maroon leaves.
Exactly what Sandra said
We have had a Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy in our garden for about 20 years. It is very beautiful but disappointingly has never bloomed. Every spring it get lots of buds which fall off without ever opening. Any idea why?
I grew a Forest Pansy redbud that bloomed fine in Virginia zone 7a, but then got very stressed in the hot summer sun. Maybe that variety is more suspectible to temperature (late frosts) than the wild species?
Hi Maureen - I didn't talk much about cultivars in this video as they can be a little tricky, plus I have almost no experience with redbud cultivars. Furthermore you don't always know if they are exact clones, etc. But not getting flowers for 20 years is a very strange behavior. And the fact that the buds formed, but didn't open makes me think that perhaps there was a strange interaction between the rootstock and the forest pansy.
The twinge of disgust at the bradford pear tree shot lol
100% agree. At least they are illegal now in PA. I could have shown shots with hundreds in abandoned fields.
Funguses? :)
Fungi fungi fungi! Dang it. You got me.
Do you have info on growing the tree from seeds? I’ve tried so many methods but have had no success. 😢
Just saw your method! Thank You!
You are very welcome Donna!
Mike red bugs have grown into a circle and they have out competed the raspberries this year. There are no raspberries at all left in this circle. There’s a very old stump there so I’m not sure how this got started. There’s a very big stump not a redbud tree.
Raspberries need sun, and I can easily see any tree out competing them. Perhaps some pruning in late winter or early spring can help