Yes, and I just saw one in bloom at my favorite nursery - my first ever up-close view. The blossoms are so lovely, almost orchid like. I think it’ll be my next addition- I’ll plant it at the wood’s edge.
I had a redbud tree for 25 years and I loved it dearly. There’s nothing like that purple haze. Unfortunately living in Denver Co I had my heart broken many years due to a spring freeze but on the years I got lucky it was heavenly!
You are welcome. Judas tree is a common name for Cercis siliquastrum, a relative of our redbud found in Southern Europe and West Asia. The story tying this tree to Judas is a mistranslation with some added folk tales. The tree was known as “arbre de Judee” in French, referring to its origin in the Judea region. Redbud is a better name.
These photos are gorgeous. I gifted my mom one of these a few years ago and it brings her a lot of joy when looking out the back window.
Thank you, Stacy. I always try to keep a redbud near where I live. They bring me joy as well.
I learned about redbuds from my mother who grew up in Indiana and loved them above all Spring-flowering trees.
Good for her. And do you love them as well?
Yes, and I just saw one in bloom at my favorite nursery - my first ever up-close view. The blossoms are so lovely, almost orchid like. I think it’ll be my next addition- I’ll plant it at the wood’s edge.
An excellent idea!
I was just planning to get two, so this post is my cue to actually make that happen.
Excellent!
The flowers make for a beautiful and tasty topper on a salad.
Yes, they sure do!
My campus is rich in redbuds and they’ve been vibrant for weeks!
What a treat!
I had a redbud tree for 25 years and I loved it dearly. There’s nothing like that purple haze. Unfortunately living in Denver Co I had my heart broken many years due to a spring freeze but on the years I got lucky it was heavenly!
Too bad! Redbuds take a big risk by flowering so early. This year, mine lost about 1/3 of its flowers to a freeze but the rest went on to bloom.
When I see one in bloom my whole heart just sings. Is there a difference between a “Judas tree” and an eastern redbud?
Thanks for this uplifting piece :-)
You are welcome. Judas tree is a common name for Cercis siliquastrum, a relative of our redbud found in Southern Europe and West Asia. The story tying this tree to Judas is a mistranslation with some added folk tales. The tree was known as “arbre de Judee” in French, referring to its origin in the Judea region. Redbud is a better name.
Redbud flowers are edible. I often nibble on them when I come upon them...
We often add them to salads, and, like you, I like snack on them when I’m out and about.
I planted a redbud last spring. It will bloom soon but not flowering yet here in RI.
Something to look forward to!