How to Plant Redbud Trees
The ANCIENT Guide to Plant Redbud Trees,
Rosebud trees are known for the rose purple flowers they produce on their dainty branches at the start of each spring. Some redbud trees also have purple lavender pink or white blooms even though the rose colored flowers are most common. These trees are fairly easy to plant if done while still young and they are even easier to maintain. Choose a good location. Redbud trees prefer light shade especially in the summer. The tree is fairly adaptable however and can also tolerate
Amend the soil only if desired. Redbud trees prefer loose well drained soil but they are very sturdy and can thrive in the majority of soil types. If you do decide to amend the soil though you can do so simply by chopping the soil up with a rake or shovel to loosen it. If it is extremely dense or clay like you could even mix in some coarse grain garden sand to improve its ability
Obtain a young redbud in a container from a local garden store or nursery. Local stores are more likely to have stock that can withstand the climate you live in. The tree can be difficult to transplant a