We’re so excited to share with you this month’s “Employee pick” from Violeta. Her favorite? The gorgeous, easy to care for, perfect for spring planting Oklahoma Redbud tree! This tree is one of our most popular trees during the early spring months. We usually receive several calls a day from people wanting to know what the purple tree that is blooming around town is called. The Oklahoma Redbud is the perfect spring flowering tree, the roots are usually noninvasive, and the tree is drought-tolerant once established. A great fit for the San Joaquin Valley!

If you’re looking to add to your yard and considering the space requirements needed, the Oklahoma Redbud usually reaches about 20 to 25-ft tall and 15 to 20-ft wide. They reach maturity after 10-15 years. It prefers to be in full sun or partial shade, which is great for the Visalia area. The soil should be moist and well-drained. During summer dry spells they will be happy if they receive some irrigation. Since they are pH adaptable, they will grow well in alkaline or acidic soil. These trees can be planted around 8 feet from the house and are great as an accent, or for corner planting. The flowers of the redbud trees are fragrant and even edible! They do drop seed pods, but they aren’t overly messy. Pruning can be done after flowering.

The Oklahoma Redbud is a deciduous tree that is bird friendly, compact and easy to care for.

Violeta has picked the Oklahoma Redbud tree as the pick of the month, “because of the purple flowers and it’s always the first reminder that spring is coming. It has beautiful heart-shaped leaves and it doesn’t get very big so it’s a great tree for making a statement in a small area.”

For more advice about picking out the perfect tree for your yard, check out this article on our blog. We invite you to stop by our nursery and learn more about this beautiful tree in person, and please don’t hesitate to call us for availability, ideas, and anything else you need at 559-747-5015.