Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Purple Plum (Cherry Plum)
'Krauter Vesuvius' offers a uniqe space in the landscape with its dark purple-black foliage.
- Deciduous, ornamental tree
- Upright, rounded to pyramidal habit
- Deep pink buds & pale pink flowers in spring
- Dark, reddish-purple foliage spring through fall
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 15-25 ft
- Spread: 15-25 ft
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Classification by Use
| • | Color Impact |
Light Requirement
| • | Sun |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Prune in spring just after flowering to maintain tree vigor & health.