In a moment of sheer extravagance, I purchased a dwarf redbud, Ruby Falls, and now have staked out a prominent place in the backyard for it to flower and flaunt its weeping branches. This lovely ...

Dear Art: My No. 1 choice would be redbud. It is native. It is beautiful in all stages. The heart-shaped leaves are lovely. The flowers on the bare stems are almost as beautiful as dogwood. The bark ...