wow that is a small pic it sure looks like cones from the placement ... at least you didnt call them pine cones.... they are arb cones ... the number of cones.. varies year to year.. from none.. to bazillions [technical term there] .... many factors involved on such ... good luck ken

It would be easier with the branch in my hands (as you have it), but even from the pictures, it took me about 15 minutes online to google the search terms you were *handed* about this plant, and narrow it down to a few possibles. It took another 10 to go through pictures for the possibles, and get it to one. (((Are weeping cherry or black tupelo (of all things...) used in South Asian cooking???))) Now, do your own homework!! Follow the trail of breadcrumbs you were given! Use your brain, and track it down. Then, if you need to be sure, use your nose. Crush a leaf and smell it. And talk to someone who cooks. Again..... Do your own homework!

Thanks everyone :) Busy Being Blue is very similar too, but listed as an early one. This is blooming with my mid to mid late bloomers. Into the Blue is another tall one though. I'm really thinking it is Sonata in Blue, closest in size to it, & is listed as a medium blue. Plus, I know it is one I bought. I really wish the color would photograph better, it just turns out looking more lavender than it really is.

This is a redbud tree. It is not tropical and it have no fruit. I have one of this tree in the front yard. It will grow big. good luck