“They grow from Massachusetts to Florida and Texas to Minnesota, with more cold-hardy cultivars—or cultivated varieties—having developed in recent years.” But before you plant one of these gorgeous ...

The eastern redbud tree is part of the pea or legume ... although this will vary depending on the specific variety you own.

However, not all redbud varieties are consistent in their fruiting -- some produce no fruit at all. Also, the pods don't always stick around for winter, which isn't necessarily a bad thing since ...