Q.Why won’t my redbud bloom?
My small redbud is 3 years old and has never bloomed. It’s planted in a shady spot on the edge of my property. Every year, it gets leaves, but the tree hasn’t grown bigger.
What type of redbud do you have and how tall is it? Different varieties reach different heights. How much has it grown in the past 3 years?
Generally speaking, it can take anywhere from 4-7 years for a redbud tree to bloom. The annual growth rate is said to be 12-18 inches. You said your redbud is planted in a shady spot - is that full shade or part shade? Redbud trees thrive best in a full sun to light shade location. So, hopefully your redbud is getting a little sun as redbuds will bloom more heavily when exposed to the sun. A redbud also prefers moist, well-drained soil and will not grow well in permanently wet or poorly drained soil.
For more information on growing redbud trees, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm
