Complete Guide To The Eastern Redbud Tree

This is a complete and exhaustive profile on the Eastern Redbud Tree, Cercis canadensis. I will cover all aspects you need to in order to successfully grow this tree yourself. A digital table of contents is below:

01:41 - Description and facts
02:58 - Pros and cons of Redbud trees
04:25 - Growth rate of Redbud tree
05:43 - Wildlife benefits of Redbuds
08:41 - How to identify a Redbud
11:47 - Growing conditions
13:14 - How to grow and care for
14:33 - Pruning a Redbud
15:31 - How to save seed
16:01 - Grow from seed
18:35 - Review

I want to add that although I mentioned it several times in the video - well draining soil is key for this tree. It does NOT tolerate flooding. So, please, make note of this information. Apparently when flooded, after 24 hours the tree starts to produce ethanol which will attract a wood boring beetle, which as you can guess, will not only directly harm the tree but also allow a new pathway for disease/fungus to enter - https://stopab.org/

To test soil texture:
   • Testing Soil Texture - Mason Jar Soil Test  

To test soil drainage:
   • How to Test Soil Drainage  

A very useful reference on pruning trees from the USDA forest service is below. Read this before you prune your trees, as it shows exactly how to make proper cuts as well as other considerations.
https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands...

Credit for the Mexican Redbud photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wdherro...