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Redbuds are the perfect specimen tree! The redbuds have bright pink flowers that coat the branches in spring after all the other spring trees are done blooming.
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Adorable heart shaped leaves with colors like lime green or burgundy purple that hold on through the fall.
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When they finally drop, the colors are breathtaking with bright yellow, oranges and burgundy.
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The redbud ranges in size from very small, 5-6’ to 25-30’; there’s the right sized one for any garden.
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My favorite are the Flame thrower with green and maroon leaves and the Ruby Falls with the weeping purple leaves, Heart of Gold is nice for the lime green leaves in a dark corner.
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Redbuds like full sun or partial shade, so are a good alternative to Japanese maples. They do require good drainage.