It is not uncommon to see both redbud and dogwoods in bloom at the same time. You'll see redbuds almost everywhere, mostly in groups of two or three trees. In some locations there may be several hundred in a grove. You can see redbuds especially well in cedar stands as the dark green of the cedars contrast very well with the pinkish-purple redbud blossoms. Because redbuds are commonly grown ornamentals you'll also see them in yards and other manmade landscapes.
Redbuds also appear as understory growth in many hardwood forests.
Large redbud tree Redbuds typically grow from about 10 to 30 feet high with trunk diameters of about 3 to 10 inches. Crowns are typically about 12 to 15 feet wide. Redbuds are actually a member of the pea family, which is reflected in their pod-shaped fruit that is about 2 to 3 inches long. The pod turns brown in the fall, stays on the tree most of the winter, then falls just prior to spring bloom. The leaves are somewhat heart-shaped and may be 2 to 6 inches long.