ORNAMENTAL PLUM

Plant Name: KV Ornamental Plum
Scientific Name: Prunus cerasifera ‘Krauter Vesuvius’ — KV Plum, Krauter Vesuvius Plum, Purple-Leaf Plum, Purpleleaf Plum, Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Spread: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 2–3 weeks once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Deep reddish-purple to purple-black, deciduous
Fall Color: Red to purple; may remain dark purple until leaf drop
Flower Color: Pale pink to white
Bloom Time: Early spring
Fruit: Small, dark purple to reddish-purple plums; edible but primarily grown as an ornamental
Harvest Time: Summer
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Striking dark-purple foliage; abundant spring blossoms; attractive vase-shaped form; excellent specimen or street tree
Additional Facts: Also commonly called Krauter Vesuvius Plum or KV Plum. It is grown primarily for its foliage and flowers but can produce small edible fruit. Full sun produces the deepest foliage color.