Redbud Trees

One of the first trees to wake up in the spring in North Carolina is Cercis Canadensis. The eastern redbud is a small tree native to North America. It has been around since Biblical times. As seen in the photo above, the purple/pink (not red) blossoms (not buds) appear all over the tree, including the trunk. From the first bud to the greening of the heart-shaped leaves, to the seed pods in the fall, this tree is one showy plant. For the grand finale, foliage turns bright yellow before falling. It prefers soil that drains well. 

We don't have the references that we did yesterday; however, we did find an old tale about the Red Bud Tree. It is just one screen long and worth reading!

 

Comments

[Irina]

Amazing beauty. The bees must go mad.

[VioletSky]

What a beautiful sight!'
I have never seen anything quite like it.

[Charlene]

I love seeing these blooms! My family that visited Easter thought I must be wrong when I told them they were Redbud trees...because they were not red...I knew I was right though!

[barbara farr]

I love this. I had no idea the blooms came out all over the trunk.

[Kat]

Wow, that is spectacular! My mother in law is from the Carolinas and she's talked about redbud trees, but until now, i've never seen one in bloom. Beautiful.

[Lori Lynn]

So interesting. I have Eastern Redbud trees here too. I will post soon and we can compare east vs. west.
LL

[Tink *~*~*]

Great tree - it looks pettable, like a plushie. I've never seen one before, so thanks for sharing it :)

Tink *~*~*

[Dina]

I guess I've never seen one, 'cause the trunk looks really strange.

[Steffen]

Interesting shot. The blossoms look like lichens. Great colours.

[Nita]

I love this photo and most of your postings. Just wondered why you didn't post the closing of Greens Supper Club, a business in Greensboro for so many years, dating back to the Big Band, Ballroom dancing ere. Where you could get really dressed up to go dancing...