What's in Bloom Now - Flowering Plum

There are lots of trees blooming right now. This is one of my favorites, the purple leaf plum.

Here is the information from our website:
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')'
Cherry Plum 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')', Myrobalan Plum 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')', Purple Leaf Plum 'Krauter Vesuvius' ('Vesuvius')'

Sun/Water Requirements:

No specific shade requirements.
Moderate climate.

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 4 to Zone 8
Provider notes: "Supposedly quite heat tolerant"

Growth:

Range: Grows from 15' to 30'.
Rate: Relatively fast growth.
Provider notes: "Similar to 'Thundercloud' but more upright oval-rounded"

Flowers:

Colors: Pink
Season(s): Spring

Foliage:

Deciduous
Color: Leaves are purple in the summer. Leaves are purple in the fall.

Fruit:

Color: Red, Purple
Season(s): Summer

Landscape Value:
Can be used as an ornamental plant.
Can be used as a specimen plant.
Can be used as a grouping plant.