Q.
Could you tell what is the problem with my eastern red bud tree? I sent you pictures.
Could you tell what is the problem with my eastern red bud tree? I sent you pictures.
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| Leaf damage to Eastern redbud growing in southern Nevada. Eastern redbud is an understory tree in the eastern US and does not handle harsh environments well |
A.
The redbud problem is pretty common with this tree and our soils and climate.
Western Redbud is more tolerant than the Eastern Redbud of our conditions and
would be a preferred tree for the Western United States.
Western redbud may not be easy to
find in the nurseries but it is worth a look. Another tree that might be even a
better selection for you would be the Mexican redbud which looks very similar
and would give you a similar impact to the Eastern redbud.
find in the nurseries but it is worth a look. Another tree that might be even a
better selection for you would be the Mexican redbud which looks very similar
and would give you a similar impact to the Eastern redbud.
The problem you are seeing on the
leaves, scorching and discoloration, will always be a problem in this climate
and soils with that tree. Eastern redbud is an understory tree in the eastern
part of the United States which means it does not handle full sun very well
even in the cooler parts of this country. Think of the problems it will have in
our desert climate, high light intensity and alkaline soils.
leaves, scorching and discoloration, will always be a problem in this climate
and soils with that tree. Eastern redbud is an understory tree in the eastern
part of the United States which means it does not handle full sun very well
even in the cooler parts of this country. Think of the problems it will have in
our desert climate, high light intensity and alkaline soils.
I usually encourage people to try
something new but this is a small tree that you would have to babysit for many
years to come even if you’ve found the right spot for it. I would encourage you
to look for the Mexican Redbud if this is going into a desert or rock type
landscape.
See what a Mexican redbud looks like
something new but this is a small tree that you would have to babysit for many
years to come even if you’ve found the right spot for it. I would encourage you
to look for the Mexican Redbud if this is going into a desert or rock type
landscape.