Red-skinned with a purple bloom, the juicy amber flesh of the Santa Rosa Plum is flushed with a bright red hue at the edges. The Santa Rosa plums are sized just right to please without being overwhelming and remains the benchmark for plum flavor. The fruit ripens in late July/early August to a red color with light yellow flesh. The plums can be eaten fresh or used for canning. The Santa Rosa is a partially self-pollinating plum tree that produces large, firm, good quality plums. You'll get fruit with only one plant, however, the crop will increase with another tree planted next to it. The Santa Rose Plum tree requires 600 chill hours. At maturity, it can reach a height of 10 ft. to 12 ft. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and is shipped in a #5 pot with a minimum plant height of 24 inches.
Mature Height (in.) | 144 |
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Mature Width (in.) | 120 |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 24 |
Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring |
Blossom Color | White |
Botanical Name | Prunus domestica |
Common Name | Plum Tree |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Variety |
Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic |
Organic | Non-Organic |
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 120 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Shipped As | Container |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Wildlife Attracted | Pollinators |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |