Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' (Santa Rosa Japanese Plum)

Prunus salicina ‘Santa Rosa’ (Santa Rosa Japanese Plum) A classic and dependable Japanese plum prized for its flavorful fruit and vigorous growth. ‘Santa Rosa’ produces heavy crops of large, round plums with thin purple-red skin and juicy flesh that balances sweetness with a pleasantly tart flavor. Ripening in mid-August, the fruit is excellent for fresh eating, canning, preserves, and baking. This semi-dwarf variety grows quickly and develops into an attractive, productive tree well-suited for home orchards. For best performance, plant in full sun and provide regular moisture while establishing. Prune in late winter to maintain structure and airflow. Like most Japanese plums, ‘Santa Rosa’ benefits from another Japanese plum variety nearby for cross-pollination and improved fruit set. Plant Details: Height: 18–20 feet Spread: 18–20 feet Light: Full sun Zones: 5–8 Features: Large purple-red plums Sweet-tart flavor Excellent for fresh eating and canning Vigorous and productive grower Semi-dwarf habit Ripens in mid-August Best planted with another Japanese plum for pollination