Krauter's Vesuvius PlumGrown for its deep purple leaves AND for its attractive LIGHT PINK to WHITE flowers in March and April Perfect as a medium sized specimen tree next to the patio, deck or in the garden border. Leaves emerge purple in spring and remain purple until turning an attractive yellow in fall before dropping for winter and re emerging the following spring. See a gorgeous grouping of 'Krauter Vesuvius' plums planted at the Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg.