Q: I planted a gorgeous Rising Sun redbud two weeks ago ... I’m getting a new roof and need to prune two rhododendrons back from the driveway to keep the trucks from damaging them.

What do you think caused these black spots on my Rising Sun redbud leaves ... and the life of the tree prolonged by selective pruning of diseased branches, proper watering and fertilization.

Q: My landscaper is recommending a redbud ... sun. When moving plants, it is important to compensate for the loss of roots that occurs. This is done by eliminating some of the top. Prune about ...

The Eastern redbud is in the Bean or Legume family ... with yellow foliage – ‘Hearts of Gold’ is one and ‘Rising Sun’ is another. I am just planting this spring ‘Rising Sun’ in ...