Redbud Yamadori Help

[Brockstarbonsai]

I have a friend who wants to get rid of a Redbud Tree. Has anyone have experience collecting these to share?

 

[Underdog]

Pretty sensitive to root work at tap root removal. I have a couple young ones. Good luck. I love them.

Eastern Redbud Cercis Canadensis

I just love these early flowering trees in the spring. First sign of life in the woods. Had to have one this spring but had to buy a seedling. Been on the lookout for a collectable one. I didn't know they had a fall surprise for me. Love to see any members Redbud if you have one. Or even some...

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[Pitoon]

They don't transplant well if it's a well established tree in the ground.

 

[Brockstarbonsai]

They don't transplant well if it's a well established tree in the ground.

Understood. Got any tips for success? Should I prep the roots and try to wait a year? Not sure if they will allow it but I can ask.

 

[Brockstarbonsai]

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[Pitoon]

Understood. Got any tips for success? Should I prep the roots and try to wait a year? Not sure if they will allow it but I can ask.

Start by seed or a young tree in a pot from a nursery. If it's in the ground and you pull it out it won't last long.

 

[Kanorin]

They definitely are sensitive to root reduction, but not impossible to transplant. I know two members of my club who have successfully collected wild, established redbuds. One of them is 4-5 years post-collection.
Being a legume, which are known to have symbiotic relationships with bacteria, it's possible that they may benefit from leaving some of the field soil with the rootball upon collection. Just speculating there...no data to back it up.