{"product_id":"santa-rosa-plum-tree-2ft-live-fruit-tree-ready-to-plant","title":"Santa Rosa Plum Tree – 2ft Live Fruit Tree, Ready to Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanta 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large, reddish-purple plums with sweet, juicy flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy white blossoms in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous, upright growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fruitful, but yields better with a pollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, canning, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet (with pruning can be kept smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanta 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Santa Rosa Plum Tree, approximately 2 feet tall, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835971240246,"sku":"FOLIA2-1402","price":160.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6574140076_44s1.jpg?v=1793096668","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree-2ft-live-fruit-tree-ready-to-plant","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}