I have 2 redbud trees planted about15 feet apart on my parking strip. They are about 3 years old and are about the same size. A couple of weeks ago they both got flower buds but only one of them has gone on to bloom. The other one still has the buds and they are not dry or dying but they are not opening either. I really don't want to lose the tree. Is there anything I can do? Do I even need to be worried? I have attached 3 photos. The first 2 are of the tree I am concerned about. The third photo is of the other tree.
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Too much water can cause poor bud formation or the buds to be stunted or even drop from the tree.
Poor soil drainage can cause these issues and actually lead to root rot.
Redbud also need very little fertilizer. Even if you didn't fertilize the tree, other areas, such as the lawn nearby that was fertilized, can leach into the soil and effect a Redbud Tree.
Your Redbud needs a good 6 hours of sunlight everyday to bloom well.
Another problem is late frost. If the buds are developed and the temperatures dip they may be damaged and will not open.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
Does Eastern Red bud grow well in southern CT?
Yes, you can grow Redbud Tree in zones 4-8.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
I just had a red bud added to my community garden today and it is about 70 inches tall and three inches in diameter. Is it alright to plant small colorful annuals or perennials near the trunk of the tree? Thank you
Select flowers that are similar water requirements.
Keep the plantings at least 2 feet from the trunk.
Avoid using mechanical cultivating of the soil.
Mulching around the flowers and tree will help with moisture retention.
Keep the mulch from a small area around the trunk.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/ground-covers-under-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/gardening-around-tree-roots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/gardening-around-tree-roots.htm
I recently received a redbud clipping, and when I saw it budding I felt the need to plant, but I have no yard, so I put it in a pot. I'm just wondering what I need to do to keep it alive. I gave it some generic kinda MiracleGrow potting mix, but I don't know anything about changing soil (if that's even a thing) or adding fertilizer, or how often/how much to water it. I'm about as bad at growing plants as is possible, so any and all help is good. Thanks! Stephen
Yes, you can grow a Redbud in a container.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm
MY 3 YEAR OLD RED BUD TREE IS ONLY BLOOMING NEAR THE TRUNK.THE REST OF THE BRANCHES ONLY HAVE LEAVES. IS THIS NORMAL? WHAT CAN I DO?
A Redbud does take to about to the age of 4 to bloom. It may not be mature enough yet.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
When the leaves first came out in spring, they were small but green. Now the leaves coming out on the ends of the branches are small, yellow, and deformed and they fall off the tree quickly.
Deformed leaves are often due to pests or disease.
These articles will help you.
https://www.treehelp.com/redbud/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
If the eastern redbud is planted within 12-18 inches of a sidewalk will the root system eventually disrupt the sidewalk?
Redbud Trees have a tap root and then a shallow root system, they are not considered invasive.
A smaller tree, that will be less then 30 feet, is recommended to be planted 3 feet from the pavement.
Yours is planted rather tight to the concrete.