Redbud is in bloom

Redbuds are in bloom now and though their flowers are small they are colorful. This tree is great because it is small growing, 20-30 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide, and spring blooming. After the flowers fall the leaves will come out and be an attractive tree for the rest of summer. Interestingly, the flowers are also edible but make sure that they are growing in an area where no pesticides have been sprayed! For more information on redbud check out our bulletin http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/cercana.pdf