: any of several deciduous shrubs or trees (genus Cercis) of the legume family with usually pale rosy-pink flowers
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An eastern redbud, on the other hand, will give you similar pink flowers but with less maintenance.
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Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Among the redbuds and silver maples that fringed the hillsides, the light turned the color of ash.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
That redbud tree bursts with edible pink blossoms before leafing out.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Incorporated in the suit design were the Kentucky state flower, a golden rod, the state tree, tulip poplar, wild roses, redbuds, dogwoods, and tobacco leaves.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024
That explains the papery, peapod-like seedpods hanging from the redbud in my backyard.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
The brilliant displays of dogwoods, magnolias, redbuds and others signal all is well in the tree world.
—Joe Heim, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023
If your site is shady, Wheeler suggests an Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) or flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).
—Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
While the redbud's typical yellow fall color can be perfectly lovely, there is one selection with exciting color that transforms throughout the year.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Among the redbuds and silver maples that fringed the hillsides, the light turned the color of ash.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
That redbud tree bursts with edible pink blossoms before leafing out.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Incorporated in the suit design were the Kentucky state flower, a golden rod, the state tree, tulip poplar, wild roses, redbuds, dogwoods, and tobacco leaves.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024
That explains the papery, peapod-like seedpods hanging from the redbud in my backyard.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
The brilliant displays of dogwoods, magnolias, redbuds and others signal all is well in the tree world.
—Joe Heim, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023
If your site is shady, Wheeler suggests an Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) or flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).
—Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
While the redbud's typical yellow fall color can be perfectly lovely, there is one selection with exciting color that transforms throughout the year.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
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“Redbud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redbud. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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