Redbuds are deciduous trees adored for their pink or white spring flowers and unique heart-shaped leaves. Pruning helps keep redbuds healthy and productive, so knowing when and how to prune a redbud tree is integral if you have any of these stunning trees in your garden.
Redbud trees (Cercis) are renowned for their fantastic spring flowering displays. There are 10 redbud species throughout the northern hemisphere, including the native eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). Redbuds bring color and drama and are great trees for wildlife, providing food for hummingbirds and other pollinators early in the year.
