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Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum

Scientific Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Santa Rosa'

Also Known As

  • Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
  • Santa Rosa Plum

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 12'-20'
  • W: 12'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum plant details

Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edible fruit, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the most loved plum, luscious large reddish-purple fruit with golden flesh are firm, juicy and slightly tart prefect for fresh eating, baking, or canning; this vigorous 15-20' tree is hardy, upright and productive with lovely white flowers in spring, self-fertile and a wonderful pollinizer for other plums, 400 chill hours recommended. S/M
Mid-season plum with red skin and a sweet-tart flavor. Fruit is firm and large; good for fresh eating. Requires a pollinizer; Satsuma is recommended.

Gardening facts about Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum plant

How to Grow Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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