Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Redbud trees in bloom
“Why are redbud trees called redbud if the flowers are purple?” This is an often-asked question. The answer is that the buds on each branch are in fact red throughout the winter and before they bloom into purple flowers in the early springtime. The purple blooms get all the attention, but the red-colored buds on the trees are the namesake. The blooms have come and gone and are now being replaced by heart-shape leaves for the rest of the growing season.
Posted by Preston Roberts on 05/05 at 08:07 AM
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