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 ...

Question: I live in west Houston and would like to purchase and plant a Mexican redbud in my yard. I have Googled to find one and also searched the Growit site without success. Where can I find one in ...

If you listen to Jerry Parson’s and my radio show Gardening South Texas, you know we have been emphasizing that this is a good time to plant shade trees. (The show airs on KLUP (AM 930) from noon to 2 ...

A: The Mexican redbud is somewhat smaller than an Eastern redbud, plus it usually grows in clumps with multiple trunks. Their mature height (and spread) is 15 to 20 feet. For the uninitiated, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you spot lavender-pink flowers ...

Question: I am sending you some pictures of my Eastern redbud tree. It has some problems, and I want to know how to correct these. The redbud problem is pretty common with the Eastern type, our soils ...

It is an ideal time to plant trees in San Antonio landscapes. Here are some smaller native trees to consider. I cannot help but think that Mexican olive, Cordia boissieri, is a plant that will fare ...

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 ...

Question: I am sending you some pictures of my Eastern redbud tree. It has some problems, and I want to know how to correct these. The redbud problem is pretty common with the Eastern type, our soils ...