This is early this year too.  Our Redbuds are just starting to bloom.  Last year the flower buds got zapped by the late frost in April.  But it is truly gorgeous this year.  

 

We planted this one (purchased from Nelson’s Ace Hardware) in 2006 or 2007.  A few years later several seeds flew across the driveway, and planted themselves.  One landed in the most perfect spot, so it got to stay.  The newer one is nearly as big as the original tree, and they flank my driveway, being gorgeous every Spring.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!