Prunus, Japanese Plum 'Santa Rosa'
Prunus salicina
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Prunus (PROO-nus) (Info) |
| Species: | salicina (sah-lih-SEE-nuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Santa Rosa |
Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
Light Green
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Under 1"
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Midland City, Alabama
Chowchilla, California
Fresno, California
Los Angeles, California
Oak View, California
Pacific Grove, California
Rialto, California
Rohnert Park, California
San Anselmo, California
San Diego, California
San Jose, California
Santa Monica, California
Westminster, California
Winchester, California
Independence, Louisiana
Jackson, Mississippi
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Meshoppen, Pennsylvania
Cinisi, Sicily(2 reports)
Cibolo, Texas
Garland, Texas
Kempner, Texas
Little Elm, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Layton, Utah
Grand Mound, Washington
Marysville, Washington
Rochester, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 24, 2017, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote: I just planted one I found "hidden" behind the other stone fruit tree's that were in larger pots at the nursery. I consider this the most delicious fruit in the world- even better then Mangoes. |
| Neutral | On Jul 4, 2017, CaliforniaGuy from Lakewood, CA wrote: I had planted two bareroot plum trees: a santa rosa and a burgundy. Update: The santa rosa plum tree unfortunately didn't do much and died, but the burgundy is thriving. |
| Positive | On Jun 21, 2011, a_night_owl from San Diego, CA wrote: We planted one in summer 2006. It started fruiting the first spring. Very prolific tree - it will produce way more than your family can eat fresh - you will either need to preserve or give away the fruit. :) We get between 60 and 80 lbs a year from our tree, and the bulk ripens in about a two week period starting mid-June in our area. There are a few stragglers, but for two weeks you will need to pick daily. |
| Positive | On Apr 21, 2011, vossner from East Texas, Planted in Fall 2009, producing fruit in Spring 2011. I have about 11 baby plums. Doubt the birds/squirrels will share. |
| Positive | On Apr 15, 2010, PinetopPlanter from Auburn Four Corners, PA (Zone 5a) wrote: A beautiful tree, sculptural in appearance, especially with age. It has survived our severe winters (colder part of Zone 5), and provides a beautiful spring display, although fruiting can be off some years due to late spring frosts. When it does fruit, it is as spectacular as it is when in flower. More beautiful red plums than even a large family could possibly eat. I would not hesitate to plant this one again and again. |
| Positive | On Feb 18, 2009, mrs_colla from Marin, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: An over-bearing tree, in a good way! |
| Positive | On Nov 20, 2008, TexasACMan from Kempner, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: This tree is a heavy fruiter, lots of plums in the 2 inch size range. Takes our Texas heat and dryness very well. I planted this tree in our back yard about 10 years ago at about 2 feet high. It bore fruit the next year. The only thing that I've done to this tree in 10 years is a light prunning in the winter. No water or fertilizer, and has produced fruit every year except this year (08), we had 3 " of snow on Easter this year while this tree was in full bloom. Go figure, Snow in Central Texas, especialy on easter. |
| Neutral | On Jan 20, 2006, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Juicy, tangy, flavorful. Reddish-purple skin, amber flesh tinged red. Late June in Central Calif. 300 hours. Self-fruitful. |
