ZIG ZAG® REDBUD

ZIG ZAG® REDBUD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Prefers well-drained soil with moderate organic content.
• Adapts to average garden soils, including slightly clay-based sites if drainage is improved.
• Tolerates mildly acidic to neutral soil conditions.
• Avoid consistently waterlogged locations to protect roots.
• Sun Exposure:
• Thrives in full sun for best flowering and branching density.
• Performs well in partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
• Excellent understory tree beneath open canopies.
• More sunlight enhances bloom production and fall color.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots.
• Once established, moderately drought tolerant.
• Provide supplemental watering during extended dry periods.
• Maintain even moisture but avoid soggy soil conditions.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Apply compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may encourage foliage over flowers.
• Mulch annually to improve soil structure and moisture retention.
• Generally low-maintenance in average garden soils.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Prune lightly after flowering to shape if desired.
• Remove dead or crossing branches to maintain airflow.
• Avoid heavy pruning in late winter to protect flower buds.
• Allow the natural zig-zag branching to shine—minimal shaping is best.

Family: Fabaceae · Common Name: Redbud

Redbud is a fascinating genus of small trees with several species and many varieties and cultivars. Native to the eastern and southern US, Redbuds are scattered throughout the countryside’s and are one of the first trees to flower in early spring, along with Dogwoods. Redbuds require well draining soil even to the point of being rocky. If planted in wet or poorly draining soils the trees will decline in health rather quickly. Best planted high and dry!

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About ZIG ZAG® REDBUD

• Geometry in Motion: All redbuds naturally grow in an alternating pattern, but Zig Zag® dramatically exaggerates this trait, making its branching far more pronounced than typical varieties.
• Cauliflorous Blooming: Redbuds produce flowers directly along bare branches and even older wood, a botanical trait known as cauliflory.
• Pollinator Powerhouse: As one of the earliest blooming native trees, redbuds provide critical nectar and pollen for emerging bees in early spring.
• Native Range Legacy: Eastern Redbud naturally grows from Ontario south to Texas and across the eastern United States, making it widely adaptable.
• Understory Excellence: Redbuds evolved beneath taller hardwood canopies, making them ideal companions for oaks, maples, and pines in layered landscape designs.