Edibles
Plum Santa Rosa
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
An old but dependable favorite that produces delicious tasting fruit. The plums are large and have an attractive, dark reddish purple color with a red flesh. Fruit is firm and has an excellent quality. Self-fertile. Requires 300 chilling hours.
Plant Details
| Exposure | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Height x Width | 10-15'H, 10-15'W |
| Water | Water regularly during the first year to maintain a healthy plant. Avoid letting it dry out. Mulch to retain moisture. |
| Zones | Zones 5-9 |
| Fertilization | Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer in early spring and again in late summer. Follow label application instructions. |
| Pruning | Little pruning is needed. Remove broken or damaged limbs for a nice appearance. Thinning fruit early will result in maximum size and quality. |
| Size | 5 gallon |
