Trees
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' (Flowering Plum)
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Also known as Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum
Size
Available at our Langlois nursery
Call or text to confirm stock before visiting.
Currently out of stock
Join the wishlist and we'll let you know when this plant comes back in.
We don't ship plants. Local delivery options are available.
About This Plant
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' (Flowering Plum), 'Krauter Vesuvius' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Cherry Plum / Purple-leaf Plum , small flowering tree grown for early-spring pink flowers and distinctive purple foliage all season. 'Thundercloud' and 'Newport' are popular cultivars.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 9. Watch for aphids, leaf curl, black knot, and borers. Short-lived (20 to 30 yr).
For a Pacific Northwest native counterpart in scale and bloom, consider Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon / Western Serviceberry) for white spring flowers and edible blue berries, or Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for show-stopping spring bracts in light shade.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
- Common name
- Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 15-25 ft tall × 15-20 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
Not sure if it's in stock?
Our inventory changes with the seasons. Before you drive out, give us a call or text, we'll confirm availability and can hold a plant for you.