In the driest years in the California foothills, western-redbud leaves change late in the summer. Their beautiful rounded leaves take on tones of a smoky sunset, much like the color of evening ...

A: Before I do any pruning on a shrub, I follow the three D’s: removing dead, diseased and damaged branches. Dead limbs are obvious removal candidates. Look also for weak branches ― those that have ...

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is native as far west as East Texas. Trees grow up to 40 feet tall. In our area, this tree can show leaf scorch, or browning along the leaf’s edges or spots ...

Although this tree makes a beautiful addition to any yard, it comes with an unfortunate downside you don't want to deal with: ...

Two of my favorite flowering trees, and perhaps yours, too, are the redbud and lilacs. Both are just finishing their ...

Besides looking great, the flowers attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Speaking of which, redbud leaves and flowers are eaten by the caterpillar stage of Henry's elfin butterfly (isn't ...

Yes, but: Redbud trees are beginning to leaf and are losing their flowers, so hurry up before they are gone. Here are three simple recipes using redbud flowers. Floral notes give this syrup a ...

This week, we meet the Redbud or Cercis canadensis. The alternately held leaves of this small tree are heart-shaped with smooth edges and that measure three to five inches long. Leaves changes from a ...

is totally different from the heart-shaped leaf of an eastern redbud. Note that leaves can be described by observing their base, their margin, their veins, and their tip or apex. Each aspect has a ...

The Western or California redbud is a native tree popular throughout ... in a pool area if you can tolerate flower drop in the spring and possible leaf drop in the fall. Q: My grandfather used ...

Q: My big redbud tree bloomed and put on leaves normally this spring, but now it is losing its bark. Is this possibly a disease or insect problem? J.H., Owasso. A: While many diseases and insects ...