Oh, you need to seek out the relatively new weeping variety of the native redbud. I believe the variety is Covey. I have my eye on one that was left over from last year at a garden center near Mifflintown, PA. The price is $225 (gulp). But I asked the nursery manager to check to see if he could give me a better price since it was left over from last year (it was worth a try). He said he would do that, but I doubt it will be there when I make my next trip through the area. I promised my wife I would plant one as well. I have a place already picked out for it, near a bed along the road. Only trouble is (gee whiz), there's a Kousa dogwood already planted there. I will move the dogwood to give the weeping dogwood a more prominent place in the landscape.

Jack, I bought one at the Lancaster Co Conservation District tree seedling sale 3 years ago. You might want to check the sale out. They have a large selection of tree seedlings, including conifers, hardwoods and native species. It's too late this year to order, but you might want a brochure for next year. Their phone # is 717-299-5361, ex 5.

Jack, Watch for "native plant sales" in your area and try your cooperative extension office. Billie