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Redbud Seed Pods: Identification and Cultivar Highlights

The small green bean-like structures on your 'Oklahoma' redbud are seed pods—characteristic of the bean family (Fabaceae). Cercis reniformis 'Oklahoma' is an excellent redbud for Georgia, with glossy deep green leaves and prolific bright pink-purple spring blooms. Other notable cultivars include the native Cercis canadensis and 'Forest Pansy', which has intensely purple spring foliage that matures to dark green.

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