1. plural of redbud; small deciduous trees of the legume family with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of pink or purple flowers that bloom before the leaves appear

Examples

• The redbuds in our neighborhood bloom beautifully each spring.
• Eastern redbuds are native to much of the United States.
• She planted several redbuds along the fence line.
• The pink flowers of the redbuds appeared before any leaves.
• Redbuds are popular ornamental trees in landscaping.
• The garden center had young redbuds for sale in early spring.