Plum, Santa Rosa - Japanese Plum, 7 gal. (5-7 ft)
SKU #'s
- 1001832
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
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)