The double flowers of the Double 'Newport' Plum Tree appear before the leaves in the Spring. Plant a flowering size Plum tree and enjoy the numerous flowers this year. The tree is brightly lit with reflective red light late in the evening when the sun passes over the horizon. The light pink plum blooms of the Double 'Newport' Plum appear early in the spring before most other plants begin blooming, and as the Summer gets warmer, the leaves of the Double 'Newport' Plum actually darken to a very deep purple. The Flowering Double 'Newport' Plum Tree makes a great ornamental tree for sidewalks or roadways.