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Eastern Redbuds bloom early... they let you know spring is on its way with loads of pink flowers. Easy to grow, even in small areas!

Eastern Redbud

Incredible, Showy Pink Flowers for Spring

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The Benefits of Bare-Root Trees...

Bare-root trees are grown in a field and naturally have a larger root system than container grown trees. This means you get a plant that will become established quicker and provide you with superior growth in the spring.

Your tree arrives dormant (sleeping for the winter). Without foliage to support, it doesn't require as much water or nutrients to survive. So transplanting is stress-free.

If you plant in the winter, your roots will continue to grow and become more established. When spring arrives you will see bright new foliage appearing.

Selling bare-root trees allows us to offer you a higher quality product at a lower price.

: 5-6ft
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Bare-Root

The Benefits of Bare-Root Trees...

Bare-root trees are grown in a field and naturally have a larger root system than container grown trees. This means you get a plant that will become established quicker and provide you with superior growth in the spring.

Your tree arrives dormant (sleeping for the winter). Without foliage to support, it doesn't require as much water or nutrients to survive. So transplanting is stress-free.

If you plant in the winter, your roots will continue to grow and become more established. When spring arrives you will see bright new foliage appearing.

Selling bare-root trees allows us to offer you a higher quality product at a lower price.

: 4-5ft

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Bare-Root

The Benefits of Bare-Root Trees...

Bare-root trees are grown in a field and naturally have a larger root system than container grown trees. This means you get a plant that will become established quicker and provide you with superior growth in the spring.

Your tree arrives dormant (sleeping for the winter). Without foliage to support, it doesn't require as much water or nutrients to survive. So transplanting is stress-free.

If you plant in the winter, your roots will continue to grow and become more established. When spring arrives you will see bright new foliage appearing.

Selling bare-root trees allows us to offer you a higher quality product at a lower price.

: 3-4ft

Ships this Mon, Mar 9
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Bare-Root

The Benefits of Bare-Root Trees...

Bare-root trees are grown in a field and naturally have a larger root system than container grown trees. This means you get a plant that will become established quicker and provide you with superior growth in the spring.

Your tree arrives dormant (sleeping for the winter). Without foliage to support, it doesn't require as much water or nutrients to survive. So transplanting is stress-free.

If you plant in the winter, your roots will continue to grow and become more established. When spring arrives you will see bright new foliage appearing.

Selling bare-root trees allows us to offer you a higher quality product at a lower price.

: 2-3ft

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Bare-Root

The Benefits of Bare-Root Trees...

Bare-root trees are grown in a field and naturally have a larger root system than container grown trees. This means you get a plant that will become established quicker and provide you with superior growth in the spring.

Your tree arrives dormant (sleeping for the winter). Without foliage to support, it doesn't require as much water or nutrients to survive. So transplanting is stress-free.

If you plant in the winter, your roots will continue to grow and become more established. When spring arrives you will see bright new foliage appearing.

Selling bare-root trees allows us to offer you a higher quality product at a lower price.

: 1-2ft

-4 left in stock
Ships this Mon, Mar 9
List: $39.90
Sale: $19.95
6 at  $18.95 each
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Redbud Trees
Planting Kit
Planting Kit Planting Kit

Getting your tree off to the right start can more than double its growth rate. Your tree arrives pre-pruned... ready for explosive growth.

Your planting kit includes:
  1. 2 oz of Mycorrhizal Fungi so your tree can quickly explode with new root growth.

  2. Breathable Tree Guard protects against gnawing mice, rabbits, deer and mowers.
Fungi Tree Guard
Mycorrhizal Fungi 24" Tree Guard
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Planting Mix for Redbud Trees
Planting Mix

Helps your Eastern Redbud get established in a fraction of the time, become more drought tolerant, and grow faster. Specially developed for plants that need a low pH. Here's how:

Beneficial Bacteria... It's like a Probiotic for your tree... creating an explosion of fine hair roots that vastly improves nutrient and water uptake.

Course Organic Compost... loosens and improves all types of soils while promoting proper pH levels for acid loving plants. You get better drainage and moisture retention.

Microbial Fertilizers... including Sea Kelp, Yucca, and 100 other elements proven to gently feed your tree without burning the roots.


Soil Contents
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Redbud Trees
Transplant Fertilizer
DIEHARD™ Transplant - 2oz. Packet

Get your new plants off to the right start by using DIEHARD™ Transplant.

This soil amendment contains 16 strains of mycorrhizal fungi, biostimulants, beneficial bacteria and Horta-Sorb® water management gel.

Simply sprinkle the product into the planting hole adjacent to the root ball when planting.

The organisms will start to work right away supplying the roots with much need nutrition.

The specially formulated Horta-Sorb® will reduce transplant stress and aid in water retention.

APPLICATION:
1 oz. Per Gallon Size Container
1 oz. Per Ft. High Bare Root Plant

DIEHARD Transplant
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If you appreciate flowering trees as much as we do, you’ll love the showy pink flowers of the Eastern Redbud. 

The Eastern Redbud is one of the first trees to flower in the early spring, blooming petite pink flowers in large clusters. 

These colorful blooms appear in late winter or early spring. Soon after, dark green, glossy leaves begin to form a beautiful backdrop, making these rosy-pink blooms stand out even more. 

Ideal for tight places or small lots, but will brighten up even the largest yards. Matures to 20-30 ft. tall into a dense, round shape. 

Grows in a variety of soils and climates. 

These are strong trees with deep root systems. Very resistant to storm, ice and wind damage. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Growing Zones: 4-9

Mature Height: 20-30 ft.
Mature Width: 10-15 ft.
Sunlight: Full - Partial
Soil Conditions: Adaptable
Drought Tolerance: Good
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis
Growing Zones 4-9
This plant is recommended for zones: 4-9
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It's Easy to Plant your Eastern Redbud
Step 1 - Dig Your Hole

Select a site with full to partial sun and moist or well drained soil for your Eastern Redbud.

First, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width.

Then loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through.

Use your shovel or try dragging the points of a pitch fork along the sides and bottom of the hole.


Step 2 - Place Your Plant

Next, separate the roots of your Eastern Redbud gently with your fingers and position them downward in the hole.

The top of the root flare, where the roots end and the trunk begins, should be about an inch above the surrounding soil.

Then make sure the plant is exactly vertical in the hole.

To make it just right, use a level.
Step 3 - Backfill Your Hole

As you backfill the hole, apply water to remove air pockets.

Remove debris like stones and grass and completely break up any dirt clumps.

Water your Eastern Redbud again after the transplant is complete.

To help retain some of that moisture, it's recommended that you place mulch around each plant to a depth of 2"-3" up to but not touching the trunk. Organic mulches such as wood chips also help to better soil structure as they decompose.
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This tree is really pretty I live in Los Angeles I got them before spring of 2014 and it quickly grew 4feet by summer, when I planted the trees they bloom beautifully in spring with dark pink flowers it was amazing and this fall it turns into golden yellow. If you want a tree that can tolerate different climates this is the one.
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November 14, 2014
From Los Angeles, CA, US
Growing Zone:
9
No flowers
Tree is doing very well, but no blooms the first spring after planting.
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August 10, 2014
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2 years ago
We just purchased our red bud and needed planting instructions. We came to the right place. Thank you very much.
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December 31, 2012
Freezing weather in the Texas hill country did not (evidently) harm this new addition to our yard. It is starting to bud today and we have had some really cold weather.
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December 31, 2012
I bought this tree just before the hot summer in Florida so I didn't get the flowers. I cannot believe how much it grew and cannot wait til spring to see it in full bloom.
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December 31, 2012
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eastern red bud tree
Thank you for sending over the review query. The red bud lost all of its leaves and looked a bit sickly when I first received it. Small branches of new growth are slowly sprouting from the base of the tree now, and hopefully, it will survive, but it is not a hardy looking tree right now nor when it first arrived. Time will tell.
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October 16, 2014
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What does it look like when not flowering?sparse?
A shopper on Jun 7, 2014
Best Answer: They have a heart-shaped leaf that pops after the blooms have fallen. Some will grow to the size of the palm of your hand and provide great shade when matured.
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does it do well with poor drainage?
A shopper on May 30, 2014
Best Answer: These trees seem to prefer moist but pretty well drained areas; at least the six I have do better in pretty well drained areas.
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I got the eastern redbud planting kit....how many fert. tabs do I put in?
A shopper on Jul 24, 2014
Best Answer: I waited until 2nd year then used slow release fertilizer at label suggested rate.
Reply · Report · MEDICINE C on Jul 24, 2014
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how do I prevent the leaves from dying, or having spider type bugs that kills the leaves?
Kellie F on Jul 21, 2014
Best Answer: I apply a systemic tree insecticide each year in March, before the leaves start to emerge. Then if there is an infestation anyway, I reapply in the fall. It seems to help all my trees. Hope this helps.
Reply · Report · Patricia P on Jul 22, 2014
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Is there a best time of year to plant Eastern Redbud trees?
Richard, Las Vegas
Richard D on Jul 16, 2014
Best Answer: The best time to plant Eastern Redbud Trees is in the early Spring or early Fall. However if temperatures aren't scorching hot in the 90's or above then its fine to go ahead and plant now.
Reply · Report · Allison BStaff on Jul 18, 2014
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Do you carry weeping redbuds?
Chris M on Jul 2, 2014
Best Answer: No we do not carry the Weeping Redbud, but carry Weeping Cherry Trees and Weeping Willow Trees.
Reply · Report · Allison BStaff on Jul 10, 2014
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What is the difference between Eastern Redbud and the Texas Redbud ?
A shopper on Jun 29, 2014
Best Answer: The Eastern Redbud is very cold hardy, and grows 30 - 40 feet tall and 10 - 15 feet wide while producing light pink flowers every Spring.

The Texas Redbud grows about 25 feet tall and produces darker blooms.
Reply · Report · Allison BStaff on Jul 7, 2014
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when do you trim the red bud trees?
A shopper on Jun 9, 2014
Best Answer: Redbud Trees are best trimmed immediately after they bloom. Sometime in mid-spring.
Reply · Report · Justin FStaff on Jun 9, 2014
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IS IT TOO LATE (JULY) TO PLANT THIS TREE?
Maria C on Jul 1, 2014
Best Answer: I live in Colorado. I think it is fine to plant now. Make sure it is well watered during the summer and fall, and continue through the winter. Protect is needed. It is doing well, a year old. It did not bloom at all this spring.
Reply · Report · Twyla W on Jul 1, 2014
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are these seedlings?
A shopper on Sep 15, 2014
Best Answer: I've had this tree for 2 years. It arrived as a bare-root tree with ~ 1 inch diameter trunk, and about four feet in height. I planted it in full sun, here in middle Tennessee, where it gets really hot in the Summer months. I made sure I had fresh topsoil to place in the hole around the roots, and I watered the topsoil as I placed it around the roots to displace any air pockets. I then placed a 3 inch layer of mulch around the tree, being careful not to contact the trunk. Watering was ~ one inch per week during the growing season. The tree really took off, and the trunk diameter has about doubled this year. I also had a few lovely blooms this Spring, and I expect more this coming season. So, probably more information than you wanted, but I think, based on my specimen, that these are not seedlings, but very young trees, which, if handled properly, will grow quickly and become a focal point in your landscape. Hope this helps!
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What type of is this? There are many canadensis?
A shopper on Sep 10, 2014
Best Answer: It is an Eastern Redbud. I purchased one for my brother's house a few years ago and it now looks great. Brilliant, iridescent purple flowers in the spring and heart-shaped attractive foliage in the summer and fall. Shade tolerant, but can stand the sun too. I'd buy one for our house if it were not in the middle of the city and if we had a yard.
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Does this tree come in a dormant stage?
A shopper on Jul 17, 2014
Best Answer: No. Ours came in a six-foot box with branches, leaves, and root ball. We planted it right away and this year it's about 1.5 last year's size. It withstood the "nasty" 2013-2014 winter well.
Reply · Report · L.J. S on Jul 17, 2014
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Does the Eastern Redbud flower through the summer?
A shopper on Jun 6, 2014
Best Answer: No, it flowers for a few weeks in early Spring before new leaves emerge.
Reply · Report · John G on Jun 6, 2014
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is florida a good place for this tree?
Dori L on Dec 7, 2014
Best Answer: Some parts are suitable for this tree. http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/ZoneMap.htm
Reply · Report · Angela SStaff on Dec 22, 2014
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what kind if any fruit does the eastern redbud have and what is the size of the fruit ?
A shopper on Jul 20, 2014
Best Answer: The Eastern Red Bud has brown pea pods that are 2 to 4 inches long.
Reply · Report · Allison BStaff on Jul 22, 2014
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Bare Root trees are shipped without dirt or any green foliage showing. Some customers who have never planted bare root before, think that they received a "dead stick" with roots. These dormant trees are basically sleeping over the winter as most trees do. Because of their hibernation-like stage, this is a great way to transplant these trees. Since a bare root tree lacks foliage, they need very little moisture.


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Pruning makes plants appear to be less-full than the ones you may have seen at your local big box garden center. A retailer's goal is to have plants look their best while sitting in the store. Our goal is to have them look the best after you plant them.

Pruned trees and shrubs not only travel better, but become established much quicker. So rather than supporting extra foliage, they put their energy into sending out deep roots. Once that happens, your plants become hardier and quickly explode with new top growth. Above the ground, pruning helps your plants develop a more attractive form.