There is a beautiful flowering tree in my front yard. Every year in mid-April, it bursts into bloom with lovely white flowers. Next green leaves sprout and the white flower petals drop, creating a tiny spring snow storm when the wind blows. In early summer small red berries ripen out of the flower crowns, and the neighborhood birds feast on the fruit and then leave bright purple droppings all over the walkway and the drive.The tree becomes the focal point for cat entertainment at about this time every year. Cardinals, blue jays, robins, goldfinches, blackbirds, chickadees, and even crows love play in the branches and tease the two house cats who sit in my front window and watch with great interest for hours at a time. Chico and Maya recognize the word "birdie" and run for the window that looks out on our lovely tree when ever they hear me say it.
So here's my question. Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? The builder landscaped the property before I moved in, so I have no idea what this tree may be. Here's a close up of a flowering branch.
If you know what kind of tree this is, please leave a comment. I've been wondering about this for years.Happy Spring!
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