Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | PROO-nus ser-as-IF-er-a |
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Lore | It is believed that plants dubbed, P. pissardii, imported into France by M. Pissard gardener to the Shah of Iran may be the source of the European and Burbank's stock. |
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Design Ideas | This Plum is the ideal small, color accent tree for regions too warm to grow Beech. The spring flowers are a secondary bonus for multi-season accent. Large enough to use as a front-yard tree in city lots or as a well-behaved street tree in high-density neighborhoods. These are bold color statements to be used sparingly and in conjunction with lots of rich green plants. Use as singles or in a small cluster of three. Try a matched pair to flank gateways and driveway entries or in an orchard-like row to screen neighboring views. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Purple |
Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
Growth Habit | Oval |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune for shape and structure in late winter.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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