Garden Gems® Emerald Redbud: A Living Memorial That Grows with Meaning
The Garden Gems® Emerald Redbud offers a beautiful, thoughtful way to remember a beloved pet. Known for its heart-shaped leaves and soft pink spring blossoms, this ornamental tree brings a sense of calm, color, and renewal to your space. This compact variety was specifically bred for smaller spaces, including patios and large planters. Over time, the foliage transitions from rich burgundy to deep emerald green- mirroring the journey through grief to healing. Whether placed on a patio, balcony, or planted in a bright garden nook, the Emerald Redbud becomes a quiet daily presence reminding you of the love that continues to grow.
Each Treebute Kit is customizable to include a tree, specialty soil, and a planter. Whether chosen as a heartfelt gift or planted as a personal memorial, a Treebute creates a living connection that brings comfort, healing, and peace.
Why You'll Love the Garden Gems® Emerald Redbud
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Heartfelt Spring Blossoms: Bursting with vivid rose-pink flowers that bloom before the foliage, symbolizing love and renewal.
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Compact and Versatile: Naturally rounded shape and smaller size (8–10 feet tall) make it perfect for gardens, patios, or small spaces.
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Seasonal Beauty: Heart-shaped leaves emerge bright green in spring, deepen to emerald in summer, and turn golden in fall.
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Low Maintenance: Hardy and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soils and climates.
Easy Care Tips:
The Garden Gems® Emerald Redbud are low-maintenance and resilient
- Light: Prefers full sun to part shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight)
- Water: Water regularly; allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings
- Soil: Use well-draining potting mix in a planter with good drainage
- Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to shape
- Winter Care: Hardy in Zones 5-9. Protect container-grown trees in extreme cold.
What’s Not Included (But Helpful)
To ensure your tree thrives, you’ll also want:
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1–2 bags of mulch (for outdoor planting)
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Gardening gloves, a watering can or hose
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A wheeled dolly (for moving or rotating large planters)
Honor Your Pet in a Way That Lives On
When words fall short, the Garden Gems™ Emerald Redbud offers a simple, heartfelt way to honor the memory of your pet. Its radiant spring blooms and graceful shape create a living symbol of renewal - one that grows stronger and more beautiful with each passing season.
Optional Cremation Use
For those wishing to include cremation ashes, each Treebute Kit offers the option to add our Treebute® organic soil blend. This scientifically formulated mixture balances the naturally high pH and sodium levels in cremated remains, safely transforming them into a nourishing foundation for your tree. It’s a gentle, healing option if and when the time feels right.
When you're not sure what to do with your pet’s ashes, it can feel like there’s no right answer. The Emerald Redbud offers a gentle path forward - allowing you to honor your companion in a way that’s alive, evolving, and rooted in care. Instead of keeping ashes in an urn, you can watch something meaningful grow.