Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

Santa Rosa Plum

Santa Rosa plum produces purplish-red fruit with yellow flesh and a juicy, tangy flavor. Its relatively early crop and performance in warmer climates have made it a familiar choice for home orchards.

Tree size depends on rootstock, pruning, and training. Seasonal ripening dates also vary with the local climate.

Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and water during establishment and fruit development. Plan the spacing around the rootstock and intended training system.

Size
• Height and width depend on rootstock and training; verify the supplied tree’s rootstock before fixing spacing.

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5–10
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Home orchard
• Fresh fruit production
• Edible landscape

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Fruit Tree

Height

12'

Width

10'

Hardiness zones

5–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Purple, Red

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit, Home Orchard

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No