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 |