Eastern Redbud Started Showing Signs Of Budding Then Turned Black. Last Year Another Redbud Did The Same Thing But Got Suckers At

Question

bottom of trunk later in the season Had a nursery plant this tree.

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Answer 1

This could be a sign that the tree was overwatered as it was being established, and has contracted a disease. It will be hard to say from this photo, but you may have some luck with a fungicide of your choice. Make sure to prune off any dead growth that snaps and does not bend.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud