Fungus on Eastern rosebud tree

Hello, there is a grey fungus at the base of the tree. Half of the tree is now dead. Is there a way to get rid of the fungus and save the rest of the tree?…

Redbud vs Forest Pansy

I like the look of a forest pansy but I have heard, largely anecdotally, that the Redbud grows slightly taller (30 feet vs 20 feet) and is more hardy. I live in central Toronto so conditions may be better than…

Eastern Redbud or other flowering tree?

Hello! I am on the landscaping committee for a condo in downtown Toronto, and the Board is looking into planting 2 – 3 ornamental trees as part of a rejuvenation project. They have considered flowering cherries to start, but I…

Redbud Forest Pansy Leaf Colour

We planted a new redbud forest pansy and the red leaves turned dark green in summer. Can’t remember that happening with our old redbud. Is this common? The soil is triple mix and clay and the exposure is on the…

Non Flowering Forest Pansy Redbud

Last year I planted a forest pansy redbud.  About five foot specimen.  It never flowered this spring.  I saw the buds on the tree, but they seemed to fall off rather than open.  The tree is now leafing out. Why…