A: Before I do any pruning on a shrub, I follow the three D’s: removing dead, diseased and damaged branches. Dead limbs are obvious removal candidates. Look also for weak branches ― those that have ...

Available in white and shades of pink ... I'm pretty sure I put the eastern redbud tree (Cercis canadensis) on every list I ...

Redbud can be utilized as a specimen, patio or lawn tree, in small groups or naturalized ... that open to bright pink flowers. “Alba” has white flowers that blooms later.

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.