Santa Rosa Plum Trees are grown in USDA zones 5-9, producing medium-sized, juicy plums. These trees are self-pollinating and easy to grow.
Santa Rosa Plum Trees
Santa Rosa plum trees (Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa') are a popular variety of plum tree known for their large, sweet, and juicy fruit. They are a hybrid of the Japanese plum and the European plum, and they were developed in Santa Rosa, California in the early 1900s.
Santa Rosa plum trees are vigorous growers, and they can reach heights of 15-20 feet. They have a spreading habit, and they require full sun and well-drained soil. Santa Rosa plum trees are self-pollinating, but they will produce a larger crop if cross-pollinated with another plum tree, such as the Black Gold plum or the Friar plum.
Santa Rosa plums ripen in the mid-summer, and they are typically harvested in July. The plums are large, about 2 inches in diameter, and they have a deep red color. The flesh of the plums is yellow and firm, and it has a sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Santa Rosa plums are a delicious and versatile fruit. They can be eaten fresh, used to make pies, jams, and jellies, or dried. Santa Rosa plums are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Here are some tips for growing Santa Rosa plum trees:
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Plant the tree in the spring or fall.
- Water the tree regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the tree in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune the tree in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the plant.
Santa Rosa plum trees are a beautiful and productive addition to any landscape. They are a great choice for home gardeners and commercial growers alike.
Here are some creative ideas for using Santa Rosa plums:
- Eat them fresh as a snack or dessert.
- Use them to make pies, jams, and jellies.
- Dry them for a healthy snack or to use in baking.
- Add them to salads, fruit bowls, and yogurt parfaits.
- Use them to make plum wine, plum liqueur, or plum brandy.
- Use them to make plum chutney or plum salsa.
- Use them to make plum sauce or plum glaze for meats and poultry.
No matter how you choose to use them, Santa Rosa plums are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9
| Mature Height: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus salicina ' |
