Santa Rosa Plum
Santa Rosa Japanese Plum
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Grandpa's Choice(TM) Santa Rosa Plum is an old-time proven favorite. Large, round red fleshed fruit and very sweet and juicy. Very high quality fruit suitable for eating or canning. The tree is fast growing and vigorous. Somewhat self-fruitful, but should be planted with other japanese plums for pollination. It may be a somewhat shy bearer under eastern conditions, but bears prolifically in the west. Ripens mid-season after Shiro and before Stanley.
Pricing
Height12 Feet
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Spread12 Feet
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsGrowing japanese plums is rewarding, but more challenging because they always require other japanese varieties for pollination. Because they bloom early, they are more susceptible to spring frost and they tend to be somewhat more winter tender. Take good care of japanese plum trees.
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A Little HistoryDeveloped and introduced in 1906 by the famous plant breeder Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa, CA.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Tends to crop lightly |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Clingstone |
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Large fruit |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Upright habit |
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Slow to bear |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Very sweet |
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Aromatic |
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Short shelf-life |
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Very juicy |
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Site Requirements
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Frost Sensitive |
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Full Sun |
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Somewhat bud tender |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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