What is this tree?

This tree is truly a very special brilliant diamond in a massive and dark green forest. It stands out as a princess early every Spring to announce that the dance of life is about to commence. By necessity, it must attract pollinating agents such honey bees when the climate is dominantly cold. Yet is is abundant and thrives as one of the first trees to make this announcement alongside of its beauty competitor, a sapphire of the forest, the Redbud.