Santa Rosa Plum

Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

Pronunciation: PROO-nus sah-lih-SEE-nuh
SKU #05996
5-9

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A showy display of white flowers in spring yields an abundant harvest of dark crimson fruit each summer. Firm flesh with a wonderful flavor for fresh eating or in preserves. Fruit production is higher when another plum tree is nearby. A lovely border tree or garden accent. 400 chill hours recommended. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderately growing; reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsApple (Malus); Peach (Prunus persica); Cherry (Prunus avium); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Raspberry (Rubus); Strawberry (Fragaria)
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with an organic fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Thin fruit for best size and quality. Prune annually in winter to maintain shape.
LoreSanta Rosa is an all-time favorite home and commercial variety of plum. It does not require a pollenizer, but fruit yield will increase when another plum is planted nearby.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsApple (Malus); Peach (Prunus persica); Cherry (Prunus avium); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Raspberry (Rubus); Strawberry (Fragaria)
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with an organic fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Thin fruit for best size and quality. Prune annually in winter to maintain shape.
History
LoreSanta Rosa is an all-time favorite home and commercial variety of plum. It does not require a pollenizer, but fruit yield will increase when another plum is planted nearby.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.