Santa Rosa Plum

A California classic! The Santa Rosa Plum is one of the most popular and flavorful plum varieties ever developed. Bred by famed horticulturist Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa, California, this dependable fruit tree delivers heavy crops of large, juicy plums with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavor.

🌳 Tree Features

• Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide

• Light: Full sun

• Water: Moderate; regular irrigation during fruiting season

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Pollination: Self-fruitful (produces fruit on its own) but yields increase with another Japanese plum nearby

• Chill Hours: ~300

• USDA Zones: 5–9

🍈 Fruit Characteristics

• Skin: Deep reddish-purple

• Flesh: Amber to rose-colored, sweet and aromatic

• Flavor: Rich, tangy-sweet — excellent for fresh eating, canning, or preserves

• Harvest Time: Mid to late summer

🌱 Why You’ll Love It

• Heavy producer of beautiful, high-quality fruit

• Self-pollinating, easy for small orchards or backyard gardens

• Attractive spring blossoms and lush summer foliage

• Great for home orchards, edible landscapes, or small farms

🪴 Planting & Care

Your 15-gallon Santa Rosa Plum arrives ready to plant for quick establishment. Choose a sunny location with good drainage and room for the canopy to spread. Prune annually in winter to shape and encourage fruiting wood. Mulch well and water regularly in the first year.

Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Santa Rosa’
Common Name: Santa Rosa Plum
Container Size: 15 Gallon