No information available Sapling and Pole Stages to Maturity Growth and Yield Development of young redbud to the flowering stage is rapid. Young redbuds have been observed first flowering when less than 7 years old but do not fruit the first year of blossoming. Maximum growth was reached the fourth week and growth ceased after 6 to 10 weeks under low soil moisture conditions. With adequate soil moisture, terminal growth continued until frost. Rooting Habit Redbud develops a deep taproot that descends rapidly the first few years if the soil permits.
Initial growth depends on soil moisture and the absence of a tight clay subsoil.
If impenetrable subsoils are present the taproot grows horizontally. Reaction to Competition As redbuds grow and mature they become less shade tolerant. Old trees usually suffer from heart rot and cannot normally tolerate severe competition and shade. Redbud is most accurately classed as tolerant of shade. Damaging Agents Redbud is a host to a variety of insects, but damage is not normally severe.