Eastern Red Bud Tree

Eastern Red Bud Tree

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When Redbuds bloom Spring is here! You can’t help noticing this tree growing along the edge of woods and in yards. (Especially along the Penn’s Woods Trail!).  At this time of the year, the flowers are a stunning pink. Cercis Canadensis is an adaptable tree to add to your own yard.  I have the cultivar ‘Forest Pansy’, which I photographed yesterday, and have not had any problems. The leaves turn purple which is also very attractive. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Great for lawn or garden planting.

Read more about this great native tree which you can find in the Arboretum as well and attracts hummingbirds! (The flowers are also edible!)   Redbud Tree, Missouri Botanical Garden

Look for these along the main trail and along Penn’s Woods trail.

PYGKlogoFacebookPaula Ziegler is a local resident who has a concern for the fate of bees, butterflies and all wildlife which inspires her to find solutions to creating wildlife habitat gardens that fit into the look of the neighborhood.  Her hope is that you enjoy her blogs and perhaps start a wildlife garden of your own! 

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