Are Redbud trees messy?

Question

Thinking about planting a Redbud tree at end of my patio. Will they drop seeds or flowers that could stain the patio?

Answer 1

Some people consider redbud trees to be messy due to the seed pods they drop, however, there are varieties of redbuds which drop few to no seed pods, as discussed in the following article:

http://www.whatgrowsthere.com/grow/2012/02/27/redbuds-with-very-few-messy-seed-pods/

For more information on redbud trees, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm