The propagation success I didn't expect with Redbud
I started with one Redbud and now have four, all from propagation. The process is straightforward once you understand staking correctly with a low stake to allow the trunk to flex and strengthen — something I picked up from trial and error rather than any guide.
I display them in a specimen on a lawn as a traditional statement tree which shows off significant impact on the microclimate and character of a garden at its best. autumn colour and fruit or berry display is when they're most impressive. verticillium wilt causing branch dieback on susceptible species has been my main challenge across all of them, but it's manageable now that I know what to look for. A genuinely generous plant if you let it be.
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