The redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a universally loved small tree. The species is named for its native Canada. It’s the state tree of Oklahoma, where it’s also native. We have three different native ...

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.

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 ...

The Western redbud (C. occidentalis) is native to California but the other redbuds, including the Eastern redbud (C. Canadensis) and Chinese redbud (C. chinensis) will grow throughout Northern ...

Extreme closeup of brown marmorated stink bug on bright green leaf - Colombe Photographie/Shutterstock If you're frustrated with rising energy bills, adding shade ...

I learned a new word this week, which is a good thing for someone who forgets a lot. Lose two and gain one is how I keep my knowledge bucket from not completely dry rotting. The word is “phenophase” ...

What’s that pink glow? It’s redbud time! Few spring-flowering trees are more popular in the Chicago area than the redbud. Right-sized for small yards, it can be seen along many city blocks and ...

The redbud works well in sun or dappled shade as an understory tree. There are selections with glossy leaves Keep your eyes open for a variety called The Rising Sun, the hottest redbud around Plant in ...

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 ...

This is the time of year that reminds us all why we love Kentucky in spring. All it takes is a quick spin along one of our interstates or a walk through one of our parks to enjoy the annual purple ...

There are many Chihuahuan desert species that have potential as landscape plants for the arid communities of the southwestern United States [agarita, Berberis trifoliata Moric; Mexican buckeye, ...