The texensis (Texas redbud) may not be ready to bloom yet. As with humans, plants require maturity before they can begin to bear fruit in the form of flowers that can be harvested.
How do I get my redbuds to bloom?
This tree does best in full sun or partial shade, which means it needs at least four hours of unfiltered sunlight each day. Even though it thrives in full sun, it prefers a little shade in the summer. Even though it can thrive in full sun, it produces more flowers when it is in the shade.
What is wrong with my redbud tree?
Among the many diseases that plague Redbud trees, the most devastating is Dieback/Canker. A tree’s wilting and browning leaves are the first signs of the disease. Branches and twigs frequently display canker growths. It’s possible to see the cankers as dark sunken areas with black centers, or as visible cankers on the branches’ surfaces.
What is the best fertilizer for redbud tree?
Organic soil is preferred by these trees. Many organic fertilizers, such as manure or compost, can be used successfully. A bushel of this material should be worked into the open soil for every 100 square feet of bed area, or one inch of trunk caliper.