That redbud wood is very pretty. If I were handier, I might see if I could make that into a vase or a bowl or a cutting board. Alas, I’m not that talented!
It never occurred to me that eastern redbud would be a good wood for projects, but it is. The pieces we have that aren’t rotten are too small for bowls, etc. The larger trunk pieces are mostly full of rot as you can see in the pictures. I hate to cut them down because they still bloom on some live branches, but that is early spring only & for the rest of the year, they have really become unsightly overall.
Interesting info on eastern redbud wood:
https://easternredbudtrees.finuvol.com/eastern-redbud-wood/