Santa Rosa Plum Tree

Santa Rosa plum tree is a popular and widely grown Japanese plum variety known for its flavorful fruit.

• Origin: Developed in California by Luther Burbank in the early 1900s.
• Chill hours: Approximately 300 to 500 hours.
• Altitude: Performs well up to 1,500 meters.
• Pollination: Partially self-pollinating but benefits from cross-pollination with other Japanese plums.
• Tree size: Medium to large, semi-dwarf to standard size depending on rootstock.
• Harvest time: Mid to late summer (usually July).
• Usage of fruits: Fresh eating, canning, baking, and preserves.
• Fruits and flavor: Medium to large fruit with reddish-purple skin, amber flesh tinged with red, and a sweet-tart, rich flavor.