Santa Rosa Plum or Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Santa Rosa Plum or Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Santa Rosa Plum or Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Native to: China (South Central China) and Japan
Size: 20-30 Feet tall and wide
- Sun: Full sun
- Hardiness: -10 to -20 degrees
- Water: Medium (2 times weekly during dry months)
- Flowers: Fragrant white flowers that turn into purple colored fruit
- Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
- Pests: None observed.
- Other Information: A showy display of white flowers in spring yields an abundant harvest of dark crimson fruit each summer. Firm flesh with a wonderful flavor for fresh eating or in preserves. Fruit production is higher when another plum tree is nearby. A lovely border tree or garden accent. 400 chill hours recommended. Deciduous.
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