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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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