Plant A Redbud Tree. Start by digging your planting hole at least two to three times as wide and as deep or not much deeper than the root ball of your plant. However it tends to perform the best in a moist well-drained area.
Start by digging your planting hole at least two to three times as wide and as deep or not much deeper than the root ball of your plant. Native to states with high annual rainfall eastern redbud needs plenty of moisture and good drainage. The wider the hole the better.
Germination will occur in the spring.
Avoid planting them during a hard freeze or during the heat of the. Once youve prepared the site dig a hole thrice the width of the redbuds root ball. Redbud trees are considered moderate growers and can reach about 10 feet in five to six years. Watch out for low rooflines or wires before planting too.
