Chinese redbud leaves yellowing - should I be concerned?

rebeccamyers4718558 · 2 January

I have two fairly young Chinese redbud trees (grown from seed in the summer). Recently they have been drooping a bit, and within the past week I've noticed the lower leaves yellowing and then falling off.

I was worried this was underwatering, but last week I topped them up and saw no change in their condition. Soil looks and feels dry. They are by a window for maximum sunlight, but haven't had much recently owing to the weather. I last checked the roots a month ago and they didn't appear pot bound at the time.

Is this something to be worried about? Or is it more likely to be a seasonal/sunlight related thing?
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Dovefromabove · 3 January

Hello @rebeccamyers4718558and welcome to the forum 😊

Chinese redbud Cercis chinensis are deciduous… their leaves turn yellow before falling. Yours are late doing this because they’ve been inside.

As you probably know they’re outdoor trees and not really suitable for growing indoors … they need a cold winter spell in order to produce flowers the following year … I think they would be happier in a cool greenhouse or sheltered spot outside this winter while they’re small, rather than in a house.

Hope that helps. 😊

Chinese redbud leaves yellowing - should I be concerned?

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