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.

The eastern redbud is a small (15-30 feet) native understory tree which blooms early spring and the pinkish-purple flowers remain colorful for a month. The flower clusters which are borne along ...

With its small pink flowers, this tree is one of the first brilliantly colored signs of spring in Michigan. The eastern redbud is a haven for pollinators and ideal for planting in yards.

James St. for many years and became known as “the mother of all Columbus redbud trees.” The tree dated back to at least the 1940s, which is when L.J. Kassa bought the home, and according to ...