Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees - Southern Living® Santa Rosa
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
A Classic, Juicy Plum with Bold Flavor and Versatile Uses
The Santa Rosa Plum is a celebrated Japanese-type plum known for its large, juicy, deep red fruit and sweet-tart flavor. This early-to-mid-season variety is perfect for fresh eating, canning, preserves, and baking. With its attractive spring blossoms and reliable fruit production, the Santa Rosa Plum is both an ornamental and productive addition to any home orchard or garden.
Key Features:
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Large, Juicy Fruit: Produces deep red plums with sweet-tart flavor, perfect for fresh eating or processing.
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Early-to-Mid Season Harvest: Typically ripens in late June to July, providing a delicious mid-summer harvest.
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Ornamental Spring Blossoms: Covered in white to pale pink flowers in spring, attracting pollinators and enhancing landscape beauty.
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Reliable and Productive: Known for consistent fruiting and adaptability across a range of climates.
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Versatile Uses: Ideal for fresh eating, baking, preserves, jams, and juices.
Mature Size:
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Height: 18–20 feet
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Spread: 18–20 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 5–9
Chill Hours:
400–600 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily) for the best fruit production and flavor.
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during dry periods, without waterlogging.
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased wood.
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Pollination: Self-fertile but cross-pollination with another Japanese-type plum can increase yield.
Landscape Uses:
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Perfect for home orchards or backyard gardens.
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Provides ornamental value with spring blossoms and summer fruit.
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Great for fresh eating, preserves, jams, baking, and juice-making.
The Santa Rosa Plum is a reliable, flavorful, and attractive fruit tree for any home orchard. Its juicy, sweet-tart fruit combined with ornamental spring blooms makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and productivity.
Shipping
At Plant Me Green, we carefully handle, package, and ship every order to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. All orders ship via FedEx Home Delivery®, typically the next business day after checkout.
- We offer $15 flat-rate shipping on all eligible orders.
- Orders over $100 ship FREE.
- Replacement tree shipments are $15 per box.
Plant Me Green ships from multiple nursery locations, including Oregon, Tennessee, and Florida. If your order contains items from more than one location, plants may ship separately and arrive at different times.
🚨 Please note: We are unable to hold orders. To ensure your plants arrive at the right time, please place your order as close as possible to when you would like to receive it.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Due to strict agricultural laws, we cannot ship to the following locations:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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International destinations
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California and Arizona orders are limited to approved items only and may not apply to all products.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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