There are weeping varieties that will not grow much taller than what you see when you buy them. The branches grow down and out, making the tree much thicker. The shape makes the weeping redbud a ...

Q: The top of my 'Forest Pansy' redbud tree is "weeping" at the top of the main trunk. Should I stake the very top of it to prevent the weeping? I planted it 2 years ago. A: Redbuds do that. They ...

Weeping trees make excellent focal points for the garden because of their unusual cascading branches. There are smaller flowering types like weeping cherries, pussy willows and redbuds.

A weeping cultivar, Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud, Cercis Canadensis “Covey,” is a unique weeping variety with twisted branches that would make an ideal specimen plant in any landscape.

This tree has beautiful pink blooms followed by deep purple leaves. The leaves harden off to green by July 4, but in the meantime, the leaves are just as striking as the flowers, giving an ...

In a moment of sheer extravagance, I purchased a dwarf redbud, Ruby Falls, and now have staked out a prominent place in the backyard for it to flower and flaunt its weeping branches.

A weeping redbud tree grows into its own shape in Linda Nanos’ yard in Bellmore. Credit: Linda Nanos By Newsday Readers [email protected] Updated July 14, 2022 ...