The other day when we were on Henry's porch, he pointed down into his yard and said, "What is that tree?"  I gasped at its beauty, and replied.  It's probably a Purple leaf Plum.  They are blooming all around town right now.  

 

Purple leaf plums bloom in early spring, before the leaves emerge.  So what we see are pale pink flowers against dark trunks.  When the leaves emerge, they are dark purple, creating a gorgeous contrast along with the pink flowers.  The trees are grown more for this early spring display than for any tiny fruits that may appear in summer.  You can see several beside Lee and Cindy's driveway, already starting to leaf out while still in full bloom.  

 

When you're out and about, look for these beautiful trees, they are really pretty right now.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!