1) planting a redbud tree in part  shade is ideal and will achive the best results.

2) plant in front of a evergreen backdrop for a larger visual impact 

3) keep young trees well watered

4)  if at all possible do NOT stake the tree

5) in the second year  prune the tree keeping in mide what shape you would like it to have

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