Santa Rosa Plum Tree

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Description

About The Santa Rosa Plum Tree

A favorite of home gardeners and farmers’ markets, the Santa Rosa plum, was introduced in 1906 by famed horticulturalist, Luther Burbank, out of his home in Santa Rosa, California.

It is known for its sweet, slightly tart taste, and deep purple red color. This variety typically takes less years to begin bearing fruit than other plums. Commercial fruit production of the Santa Rosa plum is rare.

This Japanese plum variety makes a stunning ornamental tree with its showy, pinkish white blossoms in the spring.

Using the Fruit

A single tree can produce an abundance of fruit. Home gardeners and homesteaders will enjoy eating the plums fresh or cooking with them. For preservation, plums can be canned, made into jam, or dehydrated into prunes.

The skin of the plum is thin, and its yellow flesh clings tightly to the pit. Plums are good sources of fiber and high in vitamins A, C, and K. Due to its dark red coloring, the Santa Rosa plum is high in the antioxidants known as anthocyanins.

Growing Santa Rosa Plum Trees

These fruit trees need full sun and, in the winter, require 500 chill hours, so be sure to check the USDA hardiness zones to see if it is a good choice for your area.

It is self-pollinating, but cross pollinating with other Japanese varieties will result in greater yield.

Buy a Santa Rosa plum tree and enjoy this beautiful plant and its delicious fruit!

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Mid - Late
Chill Hours 300 - 500
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 9
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest July
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 3 - 6

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 18 - 20' tall x 18 - 20' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 18 - 20' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow plum trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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Why did you choose this?

Cross pollinate with my Satsuma Plum Tree.

Was looking for a self pollinating plum tree since I don’t have room for two. Also mid to late blooming is a must for my area.

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Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2025
Plum Santa rosa
Strong , Hardy trees, has not bloomed yet, I am happy. Tree branches growing up straight, upright growth.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 5, 2025
Healthy tree
The tree came wrapped well and healthy. It's been planted for a month now. A few fruit has even set and it growing well.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 31, 2024
Prolific and sweet! The perfect tree!
A completely outstanding tree! After it's first winter it put on over a hundred sweet gleaming red fruit. I cannot recommend this fruit tree enough! Make sure to protect its soft wood, and to give it plenty of care! I would buy 10 more if I had the space!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 10, 2024
Success
I ordered them late , well for SE AZ , zone 8 B . so currently i planted my trees in pots until the fall cooler temps are here, it's been 100 plus for months. The trees are doing great in pots lots of growth foliage and green..starks trees even bare root survive here. Thanks
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 29, 2024
Did not come to life.
Planted in full sun. Never grew or showed any signs of life. Disappointing loss.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 5, 2024
Live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Very Excited the Plum tree is doing amazing. I was referred to stark bros from a neighbor who has a couple trees from Stark bros.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 21, 2024
Came packaged well, had to put in pots because we were still getting freezing weather. Planted as soon as we could and it's doing well.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 9, 2024
Great little tree, a lot of growth and flourishing!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 6, 2024
Santa Rosa plum
Beautiful tree. Shipped with care. It's first year with me and is very healthy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2024
Santa Rosa plum
Great tree . Doing fantastic
Tree arrived in great shape.
I will be ordering more soon