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Red bud leaves shriveled #929202

Asked April 22, 2026, 10:08 AM EDT

Can you tell me if this redbud tree which was thriving three or four days ago and bloomed is a result of the frost two nights ago this tree is planted in Urbana Maryland and was actually purchased from a Nursery in Frederick. Will it revive?

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

This does look like frost/freeze damage, yes, especially given the timing of the symptoms. There is nothing you can do as injured tissues cannot recover, but if the sapwood under the bark remained undamaged and the roots have enough moisture (keep monitoring the tree for watering needs given the ongoing drought), the tree should eventually produce new growth points and gradually recover. Give it a few weeks and see how it fares.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 22, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

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