Plum, Santa Rosa - Japanese Plum, 7 gal. (5-7 ft)

This semi-dwarf Japanese variety is a vigorous, fast growing plant that produces large crops of beefy, round fruit with thin, purple-red skin.

Tree Features:  

   Bloom Color: White
   Bloom Time: mid Spring
   Mature Height: 18-20 ft
   Mature Spread: 18-20 ft
   Harvest: Large fruit in mid August
   Zone: 5-8

   Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by a different variety of mid Spring blooming Japanese plum tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success.
   Placement: Full Sun

          Nursery Stock Specifications:

               Pot Size: 7 gallon 
               Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:

   Color: Purple-red skin with a yellow flesh
   Texture: Soft & juicy
   Taste:  Sweet-tart
   Cooking: Excellent for canning and fresh eating

Other notes:

• Large fruit production

Care:

• Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
• Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)