Krauter Vesuvius Cherry Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Small, flowering, deciduous tree with a rounded form. Profuse light pink flowers bloom in early-spring, one of the first to bloom. Dark purple leaves provide an excellent contrast in the landscape. Requires some early pruning to develop a good shape. May produce a few small fruits, that although edible, are better left on the tree.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 15-20' tall x 10-15' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Burgundy, Purple
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Mar - Apr
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
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