Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Flowering Plum - Purple-Leaf Plum
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Character: Deciduous; oval, vase-like form; moderate canopy. Size: Small (Height: 20-25'; Spread: 15'). Growth: Fast. Foliage: Burgundy or purple-green, serrated oval leaves, 2-3" long. Tree is bare November-January. Flower: Many light pink, fragrant flowers, 1" across, along bare branches, bloom late January-February. Fruit: Insignificant fruit. Bark: Rough dark brown bark. Monthly Watering Needs: 15-20 gallons per week for the first 2 years; 15-20 gallons twice a month for the 3rd year; as needed after 3 years (varies by soil, sun, and wind conditions). Tree Care: Moderate. Early pruning needed to train a good shape; pruning needed less frequently with age. Annual thinning of crossed and crowded branches. Requires removal of suckers. Tolerances: Any soil. Special Considerations: Prefers sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate steady winds which can defoliate upper branches. Susceptible to shothole fungus, which is cosmetic but not fatal. Notable Traits: One of the first trees to bloom in the spring, fragrant flowers. Good tree for 2x3' basins and beneath overhead wires. Attracts bees. |
