Have you ever sat beneath the branches of a stately weeping willow in full bloom in late winter? Or have you ever taken in the sight of a weeping cherry tree in full flower in the spring? If you have, ...

"Read ‘em and weep," the poker players say. People who plant a weeping tree in their yard certainly won’t cry. Rather, weeping trees with their long drooping branches add a note of peace and ...

Are you aware that Arbor Day in New York State is celebrated today, the last Friday in April? While I’m sure most people may have read or heard about it, in the course of our busy lives, Arbor Day isn ...

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 ...

The redbud I find in my local forest is the Eastern Redbud, a native species (Cercis canadensis) found all along eastern North America. The clusters of pink to fuchsia blooms appear on the bare ...

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If you are looking for a dependable tree that is adaptable, look no farther. Redbuds (Cervis) are one of the most appealing native trees. They now come with different colored leaves, different colored ...

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.

My weeping redbud is leaning too far in one direction. Should I try to straighten this or not? Yes, it would be a good idea to try to correct the lean so that the tree will be able to grow into its ...

One of my great joys is seeing a native redbud tree filled with pink blooms tucked in a forest of bare-limbed trees. That pop of color means that spring is just around the corner. Next will come white ...