A nice comprimise is Forest Pansy...

"animaux" wrote in message
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On 28 Apr 2003 22:39:14 GMT, (SAS567) wrote:

My Redbud has grown in full sun for 12yrs. Like the last message said,
keep it
well watered that first year.
Sue in Mi. Zone 5

In general, in the south we use redbuds as understory trees. They are
less
stressed and are not as prone to get that heat of the season rust problem
which
ultimately shows up. In the north, I'd still say these are understory as
dogwoods are.