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Anonymous on
June 24, 2024Q.How To Cut Back Branches
I have a ruby redbud tree. it flowers first and then starts with green leaves and then they turn a wine color in almost a shape of a heart. the problem is it has become as wide almost as tall. almost looks like a huge ball and need to get a shape again as if it was falling in leaves. i dont know how to or when to take back the branches. afraid to just cut off limbs and have the tree suffer what do i do? I can send a picture if you like
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 26, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/cutting-back-redbud-trees.htm
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- Asked by
runes on
August 12, 2024
12401Q.Redbud Leaves Dying
The upper half of the redbud getting the most sun first started curling up, the dried out and are now dropping. The bottom half of the tree still has green healthy leaves.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I won't be able to give you a direct answer. I can point you in the right direction, though. This will likely be bacterial or fungal pathogens. You can try fungicides, but it will not work against many bacterial infections. I'd check with your local extension service, and take samples to them for testing. Once you can get a positive ID, then you can begin to treat it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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September 18, 2024Q.Just Planted A Redbud Flamethrower Tree, Leaves On Some Branches Already Brown And Dripping Off, Will It Revive Next Spring
When purchased top half of tree was damaged, Gardner said from drought, so he cut the top half of tree off.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 18, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It likely is in shock from the transplanting and also the pruning. You can scratch off some bark to see if it is still alive. If it is green underneath it is still alive. Continue to water well about every third day. Here is more on its care.
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cercis-canadensis-flame-thrower/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/cutting-back-redbud-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
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April 1, 2025Q.My Redbud Trunk Is Turning Red From The Ground Up
What Is it and what should I do
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 1, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Is that an older tree? If so, the orangish layer underneath will often start to show through and is not a cause for alarm. However, the bark on your tree is sloughing off, which could be natural due to its age or could be due to disease, so keep an eye out for any additional symptoms like yellowing leaves or branch dieback.
Also, all those plants beneath the tree are competing with the tree for water and nutrients as well as preventing oxygen from getting to the tree's feeder roots. The best thing you can put under a tree is mulch out to the dripline.
https://www.uky.edu/hort/Eastern-Redbud
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/eastern-redbud-cercis-canadensis/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htm
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