Santa Rosa plum

Prunus x salicina

Santa Rosa is the definitive Japanese plum, with dark red skin and a sweet rich flavor.

USDA identification images for Santa Rosa

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Offspring of this variety

AU Rosa(distant descendant)

Visitor reviews

United States

Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
Bryan Houser in Elkton, MI
Darren Peters in Rock Spring, GEORGIA
David A Dawson in Solsberry, INDIANA
Frances in CLINTON, WA
Karen Spencer in Salado, TX
Kekozlow in WHITING, IN
Lynnae Boudreau in Blairsville, GA
Nathan Parker in Mount Shasta, CA
Randy in Baxley, GA
Rob Bryant in Monticello, IN

Canada

Laura in Gatineau, QC

Australia

a Bear in TOOLANGI, VIC
Stephen Boardman in Acton Park, TAS

India

Jatin Fishta in Rohru, INDIA

Spring blossom records for this variety

2022 season

13th May 2022 - tree owned by Laura in Gatineau, Canada

2015 season

5th May 2015 - tree owned by Albany in Castleton, United States
6th March 2015 - tree owned by Karen in Salado, United States

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Origins

Species: Prunus salicina - Japanese plum

Identification

Country of origin: United States
Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
Fruit colour: Red
Flower colour: White
Leaf colour: Green
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flesh colour: Golden / Yellow
Fruit size: Small
Fruit shape: Round

Using

Cling-stone: Clingstone
Picking season: Mid
Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
Flavour quality: Good
Cropping: Good
Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
Food uses: Eating fresh
Food uses: Culinary
Food uses: Dual purpose
Picking month: July

Growing

Gardening skill: Average
Flowering group: 1
Pollinating others: Good
Vigour: Average vigour
Bearing regularity: Regular
Organic culture: Suitable
Attractive features: Attractive fruit
Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Site conditions: Sheltered site
Sunlight: Prefers full sun
Pruning: Do not prune
Flowering season: Mid-season

Climate

Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
Chill requirement: Low-chill
Climate suitability: Temperate climates
Climate suitability: Warm climates
Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Summer average maximum temperatures: Hot (>30C / 86F)

Other qualities

Disease resistance: Good
Brown rot: Some resistance
Shot-hole / Bacterial canker: Some resistance

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Santa Rosa plum trees for sale:

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