Santa Rosa plum
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Rounded
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Santa Rosa' plum (Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Fragrant spring flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. It is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone. Grow it for fresh eating and cooking.
Pairs well with Johnny jump up, Ornamental onion, and Chokeberry.