Ted,
Our Redbuds have already come and gone about a month ago (zone 7 Texas)
They are one of the first trees to bloom and they bloom before they get
any leaves. Dogwoods come second. It should show its first blossom the
first year unless it has planting shock, then it won't bloom til next
year. Just keep it alive and happy and it's be about 1 foot taller by
next spring and bloom for you.
Lori