Native to the Mediterranean, the Judas tree is naturally drought-resistant and thrives with low water use, perfect for ...

Some tree symptoms may be caused by diseases or pests ... such as a magnolia, redbud or horse-chestnut, does it flower the way it normally does? Or are there fewer flowers this season?

Similarly, American elm trees can attract the bark beetles that transmit Dutch elm disease then ... lilac, plum, redbud, and serviceberry. Prune within one month of petal drop, which may be ...

A: Before I do any pruning on a shrub, I follow the three D’s: removing dead, diseased and damaged branches. Dead limbs are obvious removal candidates. Look also for weak branches ― those that have ...

Two of my favorite flowering trees, and perhaps yours, too, are the redbud and lilacs. Both are just finishing their ...

My redbud tree seems to be having problems, only half has bloomed this year, the other half is losing bark and has some dead-looking branches. I also see woodpeckers on the damaged parts.

Redbud can be utilized as a specimen, patio or lawn tree, in small groups or naturalized plantings. Eastern redbud is excellent with spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips that are in ...