Santa Rosa Plum Tree – 2ft Live Fruit Tree, Ready to Plant

The Santa Rosa Plum Tree is a classic Japanese plum variety prized for its large, flavorful fruit and beautiful spring blossoms. This live fruit tree arrives at approximately 2 feet tall and is ready to plant, making it a rewarding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. Its sweet, juicy plums are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves, while the tree's early spring flowers add ornamental value to the garden.

Santa Rosa plum is known for its reliable production and adaptability to a range of climates. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and with proper care, it can become a productive addition to your backyard fruit collection.

Plant Features

• Produces large, reddish-purple plums with sweet, juicy flesh
• Showy white blossoms in early spring
• Vigorous, upright growth habit
• Self-fruitful, but yields better with a pollinator
• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and desserts

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Bloom Season: Early spring
• Mature Height: 15-20 feet (with pruning can be kept smaller)
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was growing in the nursery. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk. Water regularly during the first year to help establish a strong root system. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer.

Santa Rosa plum is self-fruitful, but planting another Japanese plum variety nearby can improve pollination and increase yields. Monitor for common pests and diseases, and maintain good air circulation through proper pruning.

What's Included

One Santa Rosa Plum Tree, approximately 2 feet tall, ready to plant.