NOLA.com: Should owner worry about a bare redbud tree? Dan Gill says Ida-damaged tree should leaf out again soon Should owner worry about a bare redbud tree? Dan Gill says Ida-damaged tree should leaf out again soon Penn Live: This native redbud tree sports four different leaf colors: George’s Plant Pick of the Week This native redbud tree sports four different leaf colors: George’s Plant Pick of the Week Birds & Blooms on MSN: Eastern Redbud Tree Care and Growing Tips Add an eastern redbud tree to your yard for a stunning springtime show!

Context Explanation

Here's how to care for this small ornamental native tree. Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a redbud tree that I planted last spring.

Insight Material

Hurricane Ida blew all ... The Pioneer Woman on MSN: The redbud trees are in bloom—here’s where to go see them this spring The redbud trees are in bloom—here’s where to go see them this spring * What it is: Redbuds are small, Pennsylvania-native flowering trees that grow slightly wider than tall and have heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall. What sets Flame Thrower apart is that it ... San Antonio Express-News: Redbud tree causes concern, piles of live oak leaves could harm Asian jasmine groundcover Redbud tree causes concern, piles of live oak leaves could harm Asian jasmine groundcover The Virginian-Pilot: Gardening Q&A: What’s killing a reader’s redbud tree? Not lichens but a fungus.

Final Conclusion

Q. Please tell me what this is. Is it the reason my redbud tree is dying by degrees? I’ve also seen some on my Japanese maple and a Virginia pine. Should I be worried? — J.

Castelloe, Chesapeake. A. Gardening Q&A: What’s killing a reader’s redbud tree? Not lichens but a fungus.