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A Tree Grower's Diary
Eastern Redbud
GROWTH CHART OF HEIDI'S TREE
Photographs and text by Julie Walton Shaver
Heidi planted this tree at her house in Metuchen, but has since moved away, leaving her prize tree.
I have not yet introduced myself to the new homeowners, asking thier permission to continue photographing and recording this
redbud's progress. As I understand it, the Tree Grower's Diary Redbud page was not part of the purchase contract. Still, it
would be the neighborly thing to do to let the new homeowners know that their tree is famous throughout the world! I'll get
over there soon, and I'll post the story. They might just send me packing and insist that I take the page off the Web. If
that happens, we'll just have to convince Heidi's family to plant a redbud tree at her new house. Mother's Day is just around
the corner.
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Mother's Day, May 2004
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Gabriel and his dad,
Frank, assess the redbud's position. |
Mike, a family friend, helps Gabriel
on planting day. |
Jacob greets his
mom's tree one year
after planting. |
Planting day photographs by Heidi Francobandiero |
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This is black space filler type.
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May 4, 2005
Makes a house beautiful! |
June 5, 2005
. . . and makes it a home. |
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For Julie's detailed comments, see the Eastern Redbud fact page
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