What's in Bloom Now - Flowering Plum

There are lots of trees blooming right now. This is one of my favorites, the purple leaf plum.

Here is the information from our website:
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')'
Cherry Plum 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')', Myrobalan Plum 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')', Purple Leaf Plum 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')'

Sun/Water Requirements:

No specific shade requirements.
Moderate climate.

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 4 to Zone 8
Provider notes: "Supposedly quite heat tolerant"

Growth:

Range: Grows from 15' to 30'.
Rate: Relatively fast growth.
Provider notes: "Similar to 'Thundercloud' but more upright oval-rounded"

Flowers:

Colors: Pink
Season(s): Spring

Foliage:

Deciduous
Color: Leaves are purple in the summer. Leaves are purple in the fall.

Fruit:

Color: Red, Purple
Season(s): Summer

Landscape Value:
Can be used as an ornamental plant.
Can be used as a specimen plant.
Can be used as a grouping plant.

Favorite Tree - Poll Results

Here are the Poll Results for your favorite tree. I was surprised that Cherries scored over 40%, but then again after seeing all the cherries in Branch Brook Park last week I understand.

Cherry - Upright	17 (17%)
Cherry - Weeping	25 (26%)
Dogwood	14 (14%)
Magnolia - Saucer	14 (14%)
Magnolia -Star	9 (9%)
Pear - Flowering	4 (4%)
Plum - Flowering	2 (2%)
Red Bud	9 (9%)
Serviceberry	2 (2%)
Not Sure of the Name	0 (0%)
Other	3 (3%)

Plant Id 101 - Eastern Redbud

Most of the Cherries are done blooming, and the Magnolias are just about done. Driving around I've noticed that the Eastern Redbuds are just starting to bloom.
The Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis is one of my favorite blooming trees. Tiny clusters of purple flowers cover the stems. It will grow between 15' and 30' tall. It will grow in full to partial sun, and is relatively disease and pest free.

The leaves are a nice dark green color. There is also a slower growing variety that is called Forest Pansy that has dark red leaves in the Spring. For the best red colored leaves, this variety needs to be put in full sun.