Santa Rosa Plum

Santa Rosa Plum is a classic, mid-season variety known for its large, juicy fruit with a sweet-tart flavor and dark red skin, making it perfect for fresh eating and cooking. This deciduous tree thrives in well-drained soils and requires regular watering, particularly during dry periods, to produce a healthy crop. Santa Rosa Plum trees benefit from annual pruning to maintain their shape and promote good air circulation. The plums are medium to large, with a firm, golden-yellow flesh that is ideal for a variety of culinary uses. Developed by Luther Burbank in California, Santa Rosa is highly valued for its excellent fruit quality and reliable yields, making it a staple in home orchards and commercial production. Additionally, these trees support pollinators and contribute to the biodiversity of orchards, making them a valuable addition to sustainable fruit production.

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-9
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Regular, moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 300-500 hours

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating (Self-fertile)
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (Bees)
Bloom Time: April
Flower Color: White

Plant Size: 12-15' tall, 12-15' wide
Plant Spacing: 15-20' apart
Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading, Dense
Rootstock: Myrobalan 29C

Fruit Size: 1.5"
Fruit Flavor: Sweet, tart
Fruit Color and Appearance Red to purple, smooth, medium, round
Harvest Time: July-August
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store in cool place
Years to Bear: 3-4

Black Knot: Moderately Susceptible
Brown Rot: Moderately Resistant
Rust: Moderately Susceptible
Crown Gall: Moderately Susceptible
Plum Curculio: Moderately Resistant
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible

Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading, Dense
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Asia
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital