The tree had beautiful flowers in early spring but the leaves never appeared. I was still watering the tree but no leaves. The tree is now dead....what did I do wrong?
Check the bark of the young tree, by doing the scratch test.
The link below will help you.
The flower buds on the Redbud Tree would have formed last year, so it had the energy to bloom this spring.
If you still see signs of life in the scratch test and if branches are still pliable, I would give the tree more time and even into next season to see if it has any life.
Improper planting, poor drainage, winter cold, disease or pests could all be reasons for tree loss. Sometimes you lose a tree for unknown causes.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-leafing-problems.htm
Last spring we planted a forest pansy tree. There were leaves til fall. This year there are no buds or leaves. Is it dead because it doesn't look as though it is. There are 2 sprouts coming up at the bottom. Why is that? Should I leave it for another year? Maybe it's my soil?
If you see no leafing on the tree branches and the stems snap and break, your tree most likely did not survive the winter.
New trees in particular have suffered from the harsh winter that nearly the entire United State suffered.
The sprouts coming from the base of the tree are most likely growing up from the root stock that your Redbud Tree was grafted on.
There is no telling what root stock was used therefore no way to tell what is growing.
Most reputable garden centers will replace a tree lost in the first year and I would contact them for a replacement.
Here is a link to Redbud Tree care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
I planted a redbud tree in my backyard three years ago. I'm not sure what variety it is. The first year it only had a handful of flowers. Each year it gets more flowers, but at the same time it gets leaves. Others I have seen get flowers first, then leaves. The branches have grown long and hang down low. Last night we had some rain and wind. One of the top branches broke. The others are touching the ground. Is this typical? Should I have been pruning it? Do you think it will survive now that a major branch broke? I live in Chester County in Pennsylvania. Zone 6.
t does sound like your tree needs some pruning to bring it back to a better shape.
The broken branch could effect the tree by causing stress. Watch for any signs of insects or disease at the site of the branch loss. Do not try to cover the wound left by the branch. Allow it to heal.
Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
My redbud tree dropped a lot of seeds two years ago. I now have 25 or 30 small redbuds growing beneath my tree. How can I plant these to nurture them for future trees? (spacing, etc.)
I was not able to find much information on removal of seedings and growing the seedlings.
Here are a couple of links though with more growing information.
I would safely say you could remove the seedling and place in starter pots.
They could be tended until fall and if large enough planted again.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/nursery/ipm/book_files/chapter_12
Thank you for your red bud tips. Quick additional question...the seedling that I have finally had luck with has three main branches coming off of the middle stem. Should all three be allowed to grow or should two be trimmed? All three look so healthy. The height is still only ~12". Thank you!
I would not do any trimming until they are quite a bit larger.
Planted a red bud tree in spring and had a cold wind that killed off the top of the tree but it is growing from the bottom like a bush. How do I get the right growth for the tree to grow and get rid of the rest?
It's possible that your Redbud tree is a grafted specimen. Do you see a bulge or graft on the lower trunk of the tree?
If the growth is coming from below this graft line, the actual tree has died off and your tree is growing from the root stock.
What type of tree that is actually growing is not known.
Pruning of a Redbud should take place in late spring, after blooming and before the tree sets new buds.
In your case, the flowering is not a concern at this point.
You can wait until the tree is dormant and try pruning to some shape that may be desirable.
In most cases a reputable garden center or greenhouse will guarantee and replace a tree that has died within 1 year of purchase.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
I have a redbud tree that has been in the ground for about 1 1/2 years, two winters. The planter staked it. Should I remove the stakes?
Staking is done to help the tree establish itself in the ground and keep the wind from blowing over a new planting.
The staking should have enough play in it for the tree to sway. The tree needs the wind to blow through it to help strengthen the roots.
Has the tree grown and has a well developed canopy? Is your soil stable?
If you don't feel comfortable removing the stakes completely, make sure it is loosened so the tree began to wean itself from the stake.