Appalachian Red Redbud Fall Color A 2-4 inch layer of

A 2-4 inch layer of organic mulch helps maintain consistent soil moisture and keeps roots cool during summer heat

Early care is important when growing these trees in pairs or as a screen because you want to keep a uniformed appearance

This slow-growing weeping cherry reaches 8 to 15 feet tall with an equal spread

It also has an tight pyramidal shape making it much more suited for border plantings and for use as a small accent tree than other varieties

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Appalachian Red Redbud Fall Color A 2-4 inch layer ofWhen spring arrives and most gardens still wear their winter grays and browns, the Appalachian Red redbud explodes with color that makes even the most jaded gardener stop and stare. This native cultivar pushes the color dial from polite to exuberant, with deep reddish purple buds unfurling into nearly neon pink flowers that are so vivid, they practically glow against bare branches. The Appalachian Red matures to a compact 15 to 25 feet tall with an