<center>Tree Tuesday initiated by @old-guy-photos</center>

<center>**Redbud Tree**</center>

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<center>These Redbud Trees are members of the bean family and have gorgeous blossoms in the spring, but they only last for a short 2-3 weeks.  What a shame.  Depending on the species, the flowers can range from a pale pink to purple and magenta.  There are 4 different species which include the following:

1-California Redbud:  Deep pink flowers with blue-green leaves and grows 10-18 feet tall.
2-Chinese Redbud:  Rose to purple flowers with dark green, heart-shaped leaves and grows 8-12 feet tall.
3-Mexican Redbud:  Pink to purple flowers with dark green leaves that are like leather.  The tree has a rounded form and thicker branches, and grows 15-25 feet tall.
4-Oklahoma Redbud:  Pink flowers with bright green, glossy heart-shaped leaves that are like leather.  Tree grows 20-30 feet tall.

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<center>Due to the color of these flowers, color and shape of the leaves and the size of the tree, I believe this one is the Chinese Redbud Tree (Cercis chinensis.)</center> 

<center>This photo is dark because a storm was rolling in.</center>

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<center>This is my new, favorite ornamental tree.</center>

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<center>***Thanks for looking!***</center>

Information source:  gardenguides.com, gardeningknowhow.com

Image Source:  100% own work.