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.

Height 12 Feet

Spread 12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Growing 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.

A Little History about Santa Rosa Japanese Plum Developed and introduced in 1906 by the famous plant breeder Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa, CA.

Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Tends to crop lightly • Early blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit • Clingstone	Growth Rate/Habit • Slow to bear • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very juicy • Very sweet • Short shelf-life • Grandpa's Choice™ • Aromatic	Site Requirements • Frost Sensitive • Somewhat bud tender • Full Sun	Skill Required • Above average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality