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I said to most Chinese redbud, can think of Hong Kong. Hong Kong area is located in the southeast coast of China, east of shenzhen city of guangdong province, and the adjacent, including the Hong Kong island, Kowloon and the New Territories, with a total area of 1095 square kilometers. Hong Kong is China’s territory since ancient times, after the opium war in 1840 by British occupation. Based on 19 December 1984 japanese-chinese signed the joint declaration on the question of Hong Kong, the two governments on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong handover is scheduled to take place in Hong Kong, Chinese ceremony resumed the exercise of sovereignty, thus fulfilling the long-cherished common Chinese people for the recovery of Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China was formally established in April, 1990 by the 7th National People’s Congress passed at the third meeting of the Hong Kong special administrative region and began to carry out the basic law.
In the Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, except for the national emblem, still can use regional flag and regional emblem. The Hong Kong special administrative region is five-star flag star-tipped stamens. Red flag represent the motherland, white redbud represents Hong Kong, Hong Kong is star-tipped stamens implies part of our motherland, and will embrace the motherland prosperity. Flower of five-star symbol Hong Kong compatriots love their motherland. Flowers and flags were used in different color is red, white, symbol of “one country, two systems”. The Hong Kong special administrative region were round andhad regional emblem is a written Chinese redbud around, “the Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China” and the “Hong Kong” in English. Among the white star patterns and the red flag, zygomorphic redbud with the same.
In the history of Hong Kong, the tragic story about redbud: f.1898 on June 19, protesting the exhibition of extension of Hong Kong special concessions in the city of light, the British government forcibly signed on loan Kowloon lands and more than 200 nearby islands (hereafter, New Territories leases, 1999), two months after the Chinese people, regardless of strong opposition boycott, and the noise of artillery, in advance, occupy the ceremony held forced thousands of patriotism, armed rebellion masses defend their homes, British army, make the counter-offensive, but a public also was brutally crushed, New Territories 100,000 population lost land. “After the change in guangxi, the villagers built a large Angle mountain grave, double those heroic sacrifice of heroes. Then guangxi horn grow into a mountain of tree had not seen the tree with purple flowers. A few years later, the New Territories, flowers bloom a hillside, especially the colour profusion, flowering is filled to the martyr memorial, like people, it is named redbud. In 1965, redbud elected to the Hong Kong flower.In ancient China, it is often used to match redbud affection, the symbol of the brothers, prosper. It comes from such a story: legend in JingZhao, YinTian true and brother TianQing, tian wide partition, when the other three were already separation in property, finally found a yard and FuShu branches of trees, flowers and bad treatment. Redbud The three brothers, consult the plant trees, cut into three parts redbud, each section. Early the next morning, the three brothers to cut down a tree, the tree branches all plant redbud wilted flower, also all litter. TianZhen saw this shape in two brothers laments “is also” wood. Later, the three brothers and family together, and harmony. The plant trees, like a human redbud, also regained vigor, and grow flowers numerous and leafy.
And red light, redbud the bauhinia, safflower sheep hoof, for hematoxylin-eosin secco evergreen tree leaves are round, medium, wide oval shape or kidney, but are split into two halves on top, like sheep, have the hoof armour. In between, flowers bloom, slightly fragrant as big as five petals, evenly, pink or red skin, very beautiful. Lush green, round redbud resistance, suitable for doing smoke trees, Bark tannin, used for tanning containing and dye, Roots, bark and flower also can be used to heal.

Redbuds are native to North America.  This is an Eastern Redbud tree, the one most sold as an ornamental in the South.  There is a Texas Redbud, but it is smaller and more a shrub than a tree.  The Redbud was used by many Native Americans to treat maladies ranging from whooping cough to fever and vomiting.  Children ate the flowers of the redbud tree as treats.

The magnificent purple trees you see around town right now are redbuds. Some are quite large, but most are smallish trees. And they are absolutely gorgeous this time of year.

A few years back, our friend Karma gave us a teeny tiny redbud. It looked like a weed of a tree and was so small we had to mark it in the garden so that we wouldn’t accidentally step on it or pull it up. But Karma told us that this tree would grow successfully—and she was right.

Finally our tree, now as tall as the garage, has actual red buds on it. It’s taken three years (or it is four?), but we’re seeing the trademark blossoms. And we’re enjoying them like the proud parents we are.

I love this season. Have I said that before?

Performances will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 19; at 8 p.m. Friday, November 20; at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, November 21; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 22. All performances will take place in the Redbud Theater Complex, located on the northwest side of historic Hubbard Hall on TWU’s Denton campus. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To reserve tickets online or for more information, visit www.twu.edu/drama/ or call the TWU box office at 940-898-2020.

Steven Young, TWU’s new assistant professor of drama, will make his TWU directorial debut with the classic Athenian tragedy Oedipus The King by Sophocles. With Paul Roche’s translation, Young hopes to offer up something other than an intellectual analysis of the play and produce a visceral production that will allow the audience to experience the story in a new way.

One of the three Theban plays, Oedipus The King tells the story of the doomed King of Thebes (Dave Trosko of Flower Mound) and his quest to save his plagued city. In order to save his people, Oedipus must bring the murderer of the former King of Thebes to justice. As he begins to unravel the mystery surrounding the killer’s identity, Oedipus is forced to confront the secrets of his own past that will lead to his eventual ruin.

The cast features Jennie Patton of Livonia, Mich., as Jocasta; Gerald Young of Denton as Creon; Erica Cole of Denton as Tieresias; Elizabeth Lambert of Trenton as the Priest; Taylor Reed of Seattle, Wash., as the Messenger; Zane Harris of Denton as the Shepherd; and Becki McDonald of Plano as the Chorus Leader. The chorus includes Brittany Fowler of Decatur; Joanna Wesson of Rowlett; and Candace Moon, Kristin Brasher and Alex Rodriguez, all of Denton. Katelyn Stone and Aiden Gawne will also be featured as Oedipus’ children.

Melissa Watt choreographs the production. Mallory Bryant-Gawne of Denton is the set designer. Rhonda Gorman, TWU assistant professor of drama, designed costumes and Rene Sarradett of Fort Worth designed the makeup. Nick Clowers of Lake Dallas and James Gregory design sound and lights, respectively. Libby Carswell of Farmers Branch will serve as stage manager, assisted by Kayla Moore and Katrina Sam, both of Denton.

The Oklahoma Redbud tree will be one of the first trees to flower in early spring; a true harbinger of spring!   This redbud tree will treat you to a blizzard of bright blooms of petite purple-red flowers in large clusters.  These flowers arrive before the green foliage appears.  The heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green.

This ornamental tree works well in tight places or on small lots.  The Oklahoma Redbud is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18′ tall.   Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4″ long seed pods, resembling snow peas, appear after flowering.  This is a strong tree with deep root systems and quite resistant to storm, ice, and wind damage.

Having variable fall colors, it often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange.  It is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; part shade is best in hot climates.  It is effective when planted as an accent in gardens since it is so compact.