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May 9, 2005
This is 'Heidi's Tree,'
an Eastern Redbud
planted on Mother's Day
in her honor.
Eastern Redbud Pages
Heidi's Redbud Journal
Growth Chart
Forest Pansy Redbud
Julie's Trees
Facts at a Glance
Cercis canadensis
Planted May 2004
Planting height: 8'
Planting trunk: 2" (multi)
2006 Update
2-yr height: ?'
2-yr trunk: ?"
Mature Height: 20 to 30'
Spread: 15 to 25'
Growth rate: Fast
Form: Irregular, graceful
Flowers: Pink
Fall color: Yellow
Hardiness zone: 4 - 9
Culture: Partial shade
Best feature:
pink flowers
Worst problem:
needs regular pruning
Do over? Yes
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A Tree Grower's Diary
Eastern Redbud
JOURNAL OF HEIDI'S EASTERN REDBUD TREE
Photographs and text by Julie Walton Shaver
Mother's Day, May 2004
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Gabriel and his dad,
Frank, assess the redbud's position. |
Mike, a family friend, helps Gabriel
on planting day. |
Jacob greets his
mom's tree one year
after planting. |
Planting day photographs by Heidi Francobandiero |
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Black space holder type.
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June 5, 2005
Heidi and Hayley |
Black space holder type.
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May 9, 2005
Leaves of the Eastern Redbud emerge light green on the zigzag branches. |
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June 5, 2005
By June, they deepen to a medium or dark green. |
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May 9, 2005
Sweet, little heart-shaped leaves.
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June 5, 2005
My, how you've grown!
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Nov. 15, 2005
. . . and changed. Pink to greens, now yellow. |
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May 4, 2005
Makes a house beautiful! |
June 5, 2005
. . . and makes it a home. |
For Julie's detailed comments, see the Eastern Redbud fact page
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