Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The state tree of Oklahoma, Eastern Redbud is a moderate to rapid-grower when ...

The eastern redbud tree is known for its stunning pink or white flowers that bloom early in spring, even before its leaves emerge. With a growth potential of up to 30 feet, this multi-trunked tree ...

Redbuds include some of our most charming native trees. In early spring, before leaf-out, a profusion of small, sweet pea–shaped, lavender-pink to rosy purple flowers appears on twigs, branches, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oklahoma Redbuds are some of the best trees to plant in Oklahoma. The state tree of Oklahoma grows to about 15 feet tall and is ...

Claim to fame: It’s hard to miss the colorful purple patches that redbuds add to Ozarks woodland areas in early spring. The early blooming of this tree gives it a special charm because it begins ...

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 ...

The Redbud tree is prized for much more than its small size might indicate. Adaptable and dependable, it provides year-round interest -- but is especially attractive in springtime. "Few trees herald ...

As Arbor Day approaches, I thought I'd feature one of my favorite small trees, the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). When a redbud blossoms, its name notwithstanding, it is not the buds you notice ...