Prunus salicina ‘Santa Rosa’
– Deciduous tree from China
– Firm, rich, tart, yellow flesh
– Self-fertile, but yields more when planted near
near any other Japanese plum
– Head back new growth by 1/4
each winter
Juicy, sweet-tart, and flavorful, this is our most-requested plum! Like other plum trees, you can expect a beautiful tree with shiny, purplish bark and abundant white, fragrant flowers in spring. 300-400 chill hours.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 20′-30′
Width: 20′-30′
Hardiness Zone: 5
