Black Cherry Plum

Nature has started to show the spring beauty in all its glory !

The small blossoms in this shot belong to the Black Cherry plum.

After flowering, dark burgundy colored leaves appear on the tree, later maturing to dark green.
Edible, dark red and spherical fruits are decorating this tree in autumn.

Dutch name : Kerspruim (ook Kroosjespruim genoemd)
German name : Blutpflaume
Latin name : Prunus cerasifera nigra