Plum Santa Rosa Dwarf
$79.99 / 7G
| Prunus salicina dwarf 'Santa Rosa' | |
| Santa Rosa Dwarf Plum | |
| Dwarf Tree. 12-15 ft tall and 15' wide. Medium grower. Full sun. Pink/White flowers. Deep red/purple skin with amber flesh. Self-pollinating. Best for fresh eating, canning,desserts, and snacks. | |
| Prune root "suckers" and "water sprouts" whenever visible, Every year in late winter thin out criss-crossing branches and diseased wood. Spray with Dormant Oil and Lime-sulphur in March and feed with Planttone in March and November. Spray with Fruit Tree Spray every 2 weeks thru July | |
| Attractive accent or border tree | |
| Well drained and moist soil | |
| This large plum with its deep red-purple skin and amber flesh is juicy and delicious. Best for fresh eating, desserts, snacks and canning. | |
| Self pollinating but will pollinate other Japanese plums | |
| White | |
| 8-10' | |
| 10' | |
| Upright | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Large purplish-red fruit, harvest in late spring | |
| Tree |