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

2026-04-21T16:03:09-04:00

Price: 119.99

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)