The Small and Beautiful Redbud Tree May Be Just What You Need.
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One of the most intriguing features about living in a neighborhood is the amount of variation you see in people’s landscaping as you travel up and down the streets. From simple grasses to extravagant rock decorations to near forest-like settings with magnificent trees in every direction – everyone has their own taste when it comes to landscaping. Unfortunately, just because you have great aspirations for how your yard should look does not always mean that the land (and rules set out by the city) will allow you to make your yard look exactly as you want it. The amount of land you have to decorate in foliage is one such problem which many individuals face. Fortunately enough, you can purchase a multitude of bushes and trees that are smaller and perfectly suited for the individual without much space. One such tree that continues to impress, despite its small stature, is the redbud tree.

The redbud tree has an incredibly unique look that is much like a hybrid between a regular tree and a large bush. It is characterized by its very short trunk and sprawling branches which can go each and every direction. Maximum height of a redbud tree is around forty feet, but with occasional trimming you can make it much shorter. The bark on a redbud tree can come in a variety of colors, including brown, black or grey. Although the redbud tree is native to the eastern United States, you will find that it can grow in nearly all different environments in America with relative ease. One of the best selling points about the redbud is that it produces magnificent flowers which help to give it its characteristic name. As the flowers begin to disappear, fruits take its place and provide an excellent food source for birds living nearby your home. However, even though this tree does produce fruits later in the year, they are purely ornamental and should never be eaten. 

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