redbud tree has not bloomed this year

Question

I planted it last year and it bloomed, but this year the branches are bare.

Answer 1

Harsh winters are definitely tougher on this beautiful tree. I'm sorry yours isn't blooming this year. Here are some articles that may help you narrow down the cause:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm

http://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2014/06/where-redbud-bloom.html