Botanical	Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Common Name	cherry plum
Height	15-20'
Spacing	15-20'
Hardiness	5-8
Exposure	Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage	Deep red to purple
Flower	Pink
Bloomtime	Spring

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring. Soak roots for 3-6 hours before planting. 1. Dig a hole two times wider than the root spread and just as deep as the root system. 2. Set the tree in place so the crown (where the root meets the stem) is level or slightly above the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to black knot, leaf spot, die back, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot and fireblight. Potential insects include borers, aphids, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillars, tent caterpillars, spider mites, and Japanese beetles.