Actually, it looks like the answer is no.
Most members of the Legume family are know for producing nodules that have a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria called rhizobia in the soil which fix Nitrogen. Since a lot of plants, like fruit trees, require Nitrogen, companion planting with members of the legume family is popular.
Because I am planting so many fruit trees, I was going to plant some Redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) near them due to the fact that they are members of the legume family. However,, apparently Redbuds are one member of the legume family that lacks this capability.
As I show in the video above, Redbuds still have plenty of good uses on the homestead, so I'll be planting the trees for sure. I just won't be planting them near the fruit trees to fix Nitrogen in the soil. I share more about that in the video below. Enjoy!
IS THE REDBUD TREE A NITROGEN FIXER?
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