Plum Santa Rosa (a cultivar of Japanese Plum) is one of the most popular Japanese plums. It blooms pinkish-white flowers in mid-late spring followed by reddish purple, rounded plums in abundance. The flesh is yellow, mild, balanced blend of sweet & tart and very juicy. It perfect for eating fresh, to make jelly, jam, or dehydrated into prunes. It is self-fertile and having another same kind next to it will produce heavier crop. Fruits will be ready to harvest in Summer (July). Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil. It matures to 12-20ft tall and wide but it can be pruned at desired size.
Mature size: 12-20ft tall and wide Bloom Color: Pink, White Bloom Time: Mid - Late Chill Hours: 300 - 500 Fruit Color: Red Fruit Size: Large Pollination: Self-Pollinating Ripens/Harvest: July Shade/Sun: Full Sun Soil Composition: Loamy Soil Moisture: Well Drained Soil pH Level: 6.0 - 7.0 Taste: Sweet Texture: Firm Years to Bear: 3 - 6 Zone Range: 5 - 9
Plums require minimal pruning, which should be done after flowering when the tree is still leafless. In maturity, prune mostly to let the light into the tree's center and encourage a moderate amount of new growth for the following year's fruit. About 20% of the new growth each year is removed to rejuvenate the tree and control spread. Hand-thin the fruits (if crop is heavy) so they are 5inches apart.
