Has anyone any experience with the long term effects of strong winds on redbuds? Two were recently added to our apartment complex property, in an area between buildings that is a real wind tunnel. The leaves have several tears and brown edges now. Will the tree acclimate? Or should we consider moving them to a less windy spot? I had read that redbuds were wind-tolerant. Any thoughts?
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wind effects on redbud trees
I'm surprised no one jumped in on this...sorry but I don't know either...maybe check on Trees Shrubs and conifers forum???
We have several Redbuds and the oldest is 30 yrs old and has a three way split trunck and is out by the street in the winds and is still standing but is ready to give up the ghost I think anytime it will come down three ways. BEV
That's beautiful Bev, I'd hate to lose it. You could try cabling it.
Just checking out some old posts that I missed before. So busy during the summer there's not much time for checking on new threads. That's a gorgeous red bud, Bev. I sure hope you don't lose it.
Karen
I don't recall ever seeing this thread. I had a bad wind incident this year with my Forest Pansy. Large branch was split during a big rain/wind storm.
Oh, that's a shame, Victor! I have one red bud in a windy spot, and it seems to do just fine there.
Karen
I taped it up and the branch has survived - so far. That happened in June.
Here's hoping they'll continue to survive!
Karen
Thanks!
I have three other red buds on the property and thousands of babies LOL. BEV
Here are two of them. One up front and the other way out in the shade garden.
Here is the last one.
Nice, Bev! I have 4 of them myself. They sure are nice trees.
Karen
I have two. I love them.
love redbuds in the spring and the leaf shape all season - 11 here
I think you've got us all beat, Bill!
Karen