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How do you plant Ruby Falls in Redbud?
Spring and fall are ideal times to plant. However, if you avoid extreme temperatures you can plant almost any time of the year. Redbuds are very easy to maintain. These trees tolerate full sun, part sun, and part shade and are adaptable to any soil as long as it isn’t saturated.
How do you plant a weeping redbud?
Soil. Like most deciduous trees that bloom in early spring, the redbud needs well-drained soil. When planting, add plenty of compost and some peat moss. Choose a good location as these trees don’t like to be transplanted once established.
How tall does a Ruby Falls Redbud get?
6 ft. tall
Grows up to 6 ft. tall (180 cm) and 4 ft. wide (120 cm). A full sun to part shade lover, this Redbud is easily grown in well-drained soils.
What is the best fertilizer for redbud trees?
Newly planted trees respond very well to fertilization. These trees prefer an organic soil. Organic fertilizers, like manure or compost, can be used with great success.
How do you prune Ruby Falls?
Always prune to a bud on young stems or to a branch or the trunk. Leave about a half-inch of stem rather than pruning flush with the trunk. Remove branches that are growing directly above or below another. While this doesn’t affect the tree’s health, it tends to encourage the development of a more aesthetic form.
How fast do weeping redbud trees grow?
Just avoid areas where water lies after rain, and the soil is always wet, as ‘wet feet’ does not suit this tree at all – it should have well-drained soil. This is also a fast-growing tree, adding more than a foot of new growth each year when young, and 6 to 12 inches a year even when older.
Do redbuds like full sun?
Redbuds are excellent trees for small gardens. They pair well with forsythia and double-flowering quince. Redbud thrive in full sun to partial shade and become elongated in full shade as they reach for the sun. Redbuds do well in most soil types but adequate drainage is a must.
Where can I plant a Ruby Falls redbud tree?
Borers look for a hole or weak spot to penetrate. Scale is an immobile insect that can affect almost any tree. You can treat this pest with horticultural oil. Be sure to coat the entire tree. The Ruby Falls Redbud tree can be planted anywhere in your yard. They are a gorgeous focal point and look amazing at night with uplighting.
How do you plant a redbud tree in a pot?
Remove the redbud tree from its container. Place the tree on its side and gently twist the container off. Place the tree in the hole. Keep it as vertical as possible, enlisting the help of another person if necessary. Add a little soil back in to help keep the plant standing straight. Fill the hole with water and the remainder of the soil.
What kind of tree is the Ruby Falls?
The Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud, otherwise known as the Cercis Canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’ Plant Patent #22,097 or Redbud ‘Ruby Falls’, ‘Ruby Falls’ Weeping Redbud, is a rather well known tree plant by gardening enthusiasts around the world.
How to care for an eastern redbud tree?
Apply a layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture (do not mound it around the trunk, or the tree will rot). If planted in a container, choose one 24 inches or more in diameter, and monitor water closely (do not forget essential drainage holes). Redbuds are very stressed by a brief drought; stress makes them prone to disease (just like humans).