That’s an eastern redbud. They don’t transplant well. Often times the top of the redbud will die but new shoots will grow from the roots. Eventually that will be a tree again. It just needs some trimming. The top part is going to be dead so that could come off. You could help the tree by removing some of the lower branches and giving the tree a shape as it grows up. It’s a beautiful tree with beautiful pink blossoms on the branches in the spring and heart shaped leaves.

Thank you! I’m a little fuzzy on how this forum works. I’m going to be contacting an arborist to address some other trees on my property, but I gather I need a permit to prune this one? It looks like the city has assigned my case, I guess I wait to hear from General Services?

Good morning, as this is in the city right of way a permit would be needed to prune it yourself. I've added it to our work list to be assessed and worked on if/as needed.

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This issue was recategorized from Tree Issues to DGS - Trees.

Thank you for your help!

The tree split at the top but didn't die. The forester can likely assist with determining the best way to trim.

This issue was recategorized from DGS - Trees to DGS - Trees (Trimming).