Redbuds SWEETHEARTSOF THE WOODLAND

摘要

Small, native, flowering trees always seem to be in high demand, with dogwoods (Cornus spp. and cvs., Zones 2-9) traditionally getting the lion's share of attention. But in recent years, redbuds (Cercis spp. and cvs., Zones 4-9] have been experiencinga well-deserved renaissance as appreciation has grown for their flowers, foliage, and form, which provide multiple seasons of interest. There are about a dozen species, native to regions throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, though most cultivated redbuds belong to the Eastern U.S. species [Cercis canadensis, Zones 4-8).