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Do a search for images of birds in redbud trees, in fact, and you'll notice hue upon hue as the blues, yellows, reds, and oranges of avian visitors have been photographed among the gorgeous ...

The state tree of Oklahoma, Eastern Redbud is a moderate to rapid-grower when young, reaching a height of 20 to 30 feet. Thirty-year-old specimens are rare but they can reach 35 feet in height ...

The pictures you sent are of lichens — two types, actually. While these are not responsible for the demise of your redbud, they may be an indicator of your tree’s declining health.

Here are a few photos Mark Reynolds took of his dogwood trees blooming Wednesday. Photo: Mark Reynolds It will be cool Friday with high temperatures in the 50’s with rain.

DEAR NEIL: We have a small redbud growing among oak trees on property near Kerrville. It is protected from deer, but it doesn’t appear to be growing very rapidly.