"May Trees" That's what I call the purple trees that bloom in May. Growing up, I admired the purple wonderland that blossomed along the center dividers and sidewalks. Back then, the May Trees signaled the promise of a boundless, fun-filled summer. Nowadays, their magic has fizzled into a bittersweet sense of nostalgia. Why? This year, the May Trees in my neighborhood began blooming in mid-April; their green leaves returned before the month of May even ended. A relative also told me the tree's...