{"product_id":"santa-rosa-plum-tree-4ft-live-fruit-tree-ready-to-plant","title":"Santa Rosa Plum Tree 4ft 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 4 feet tall and is ready to plant, making it a great choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. Santa Rosa plums are known for their sweet-tart flavor and juicy texture, perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers in spring, the Santa Rosa Plum Tree adds ornamental value to any garden. It is partially self-fertile but produces better yields when planted with another plum variety for cross-pollination. This tree is well-suited to a range of climates and is a reliable producer when given proper care.\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\u003ePartially self-fertile; benefits from a pollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal 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 and dry periods\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 just as deep. Place the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. 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 trees benefit from cross-pollination by another Japanese plum variety for increased fruit set. 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 live Santa Rosa Plum Tree, approximately 4 feet tall, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776213221686,"sku":"FOLIA-409","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7268665184_6h8j.jpg?v=1792468365","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree-4ft-live-fruit-tree-ready-to-plant","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}