Santa Rosa Plum
R100,00
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The Santa Rosa plum tree is a popular, fast-growing, self-fertile Japanese plum known for its delicious, juicy, sweet-tart, amber-fleshed fruit with purple-red skin, ripening mid-summer. Developed by Luther Burbank, it's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, thrives in full sun, needs well-drained soil, and offers showy spring blossoms. While self-fertile, planting another Japanese plum improves yields, and the fruit is excellent for fresh eating, canning, jams, and preserves, making it a versatile home garden favorite.
Key Characteristics
- Fruit: Medium to large, deep purple-red skin with sweet, aromatic yellow flesh; excellent for fresh eating, canning, preserves, or drying.
- Tree Size: Grows 15-20 feet tall and wide, but manageable with pruning.
- Flowers: Profuse, fragrant white blossoms in early spring.
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9.
- Pollination: Self-fertile, but cross-pollination with another Japanese plum variety increases harvest.
Growing Conditions & Care
- Sun: Full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly, especially during establishment; adjust for hot, dry weather.
- Pruning: Prune in winter to shape and maintain size; cut new growth back to three buds to encourage weeping.
Uses & Benefits
- Culinary: Eaten fresh, canned, made into jams, jellies, or frozen.
- Ornamental: Beautiful spring blossoms and lush foliage.
- Pest/Disease: Generally low-maintenance for home growers.
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