Santa Rosa Plum Tree
Best quality tree for successful home fruit production.
The Santa Rosa Plum Tree is a popular fruit tree celebrated for its abundant harvest of large, juicy plums, offering a delightful sweet-tart flavor. Its spring blossoms provide ornamental beauty before yielding fruit in early to mid-summer. This variety, developed by Luther Burbank, is a staple for home orchards, known for exceptional fruit quality. The tree features vibrant red-purple skin and yellow to red flesh. For optimal fruit production, cross-pollination with another plum variety is recommended. It thrives in warm climates and requires full sun and well-draining soil.
$178.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
753
/ 1377
#753 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+66%
Above average
Botanical name
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
/ Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking delicious, versatile fruit for their backyard.
- Gardeners with limited space or new to fruit tree cultivation.
- Landscape enthusiasts desiring both ornamental beauty and edible yields.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unprepared for consistent pest and disease prevention efforts.
- Individuals preferring low-maintenance plants without specialized care routines.
- Growers in consistently warm climates without sufficient winter cooling.
Key Specs
Botanical name
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Bloom time
Spring
Deciduous
Grown in the USA
Mature height
15-25 feet
Mature width
15-20 feet
Growth rate
Moderate (1-2 feet per year)
Sunlight
Full sun
Features
- Abundant production of large, juicy plums
- Attractive springtime blossoms
- Sweet-tart flavor profile
- Suitable for home orchards
- Can be grown in containers
- Developed by Luther Burbank
- Requires cross-pollination for best yield
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Santa Rosa Plum Tree upon arrival. Many reviewers highlight the robust health and careful packaging, noting that the trees arrive vibrant and ready for planting. This strong initial quality contributes significantly to a reliable growing experience, with many reporting successful establishment and anticipation of future fruit. The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the product's foundational health and its promise of a fruitful garden addition.
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