The Glory of a Peach Tree in Spring

I was in Jackson last week running some errands, and did a double take as I drove by this glorious sight at Highland Village, an upscale shopping complex. At first I thought it was a Crabapple Tree, but after googling images of "red flowering trees," I discovered that it is called a Late Double Red Flowering Peach Tree [Prunus persica 'Late Red'] — a long name for such a beautiful tree. I was amazed to see some branches with white flowers mixed in and amongst the bright red blossoms ... And there were several double blossoms with variegated petals of red and white! I discovered through Google, that there is also a "Peppermint Flowering Peach Tree," and I think that's what the variegated blossoms were. They just took my breath away, and I was so glad I had my zoom lens with me so I could get some closeup shots (you can click on the pictures to enlarge them, if you'd like to get a closer look). I especially like this one with the sun filtering through the petals ... Aren't they exquisite! The Double Red Flowering Peach can grow to a height and spread of 20 feet, and can be grown in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas Colorado, Connecticut Delaware, Florida, Georgia Idaho, Illinois, IndianaKansas, Kentucky, LouisianaMaryland, Massachusetts, MichiganMississippi, Missouri, NevadaNew Jersey, New Mexico, New YorkNorth Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, OregonPennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina,Tennessee, Texas,,Utah, VirginiaWashington, West Virginia, District of Columbia Wouldn't you love to have one of these beauties in your yard! What a glorious way to herald Spring's arrival!