Zone Compatibility
| Height | 15' - 25' |
| Spread | 15' - 20' |
| Tree Form | Open center pruning |
| USDA Zone | 5-9 |
| Blooms | Early to mid-spring |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Mid-summer |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained sandy loam; adaptable to loamy or clay soils; slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
Santa Rosa Plum Tree
$64.95
Zone Compatibility
| Height | 15' - 25' |
| Spread | 15' - 20' |
| Tree Form | Open center pruning |
| USDA Zone | 5-9 |
| Blooms | Early to mid-spring |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Mid-summer |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained sandy loam; adaptable to loamy or clay soils; slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
We accept orders year-round.
Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Santa Rosa Plum Tree (Prunus salicina ‘Santa Rosa’) is one of the most popular and reliable Japanese plum varieties ever introduced, prized for its exceptional flavor, vigorous growth, and consistent heavy production. This classic plum produces medium to large fruit with rich reddish-purple skin and amber flesh blushed with red, delivering a sweet, slightly tart, full-bodied flavor that’s outstanding for fresh eating, baking, canning, preserves, and desserts.
A major advantage of Santa Rosa is its self-fertile nature, allowing it to produce fruit on its own while also serving as an excellent pollinator for other Japanese and hybrid plum varieties. In early spring, the tree is covered in abundant, fragrant white blossoms, adding strong ornamental value and attracting pollinators. Its vigorous growth habit and rounded canopy make it an excellent fit for home orchards, backyard plantings, and edible landscapes.
Thriving in warm-temperate climates, Santa Rosa Plum performs best with 300–500 chill hours, making it well-suited for a wide range of growing regions. For growers seeking a dependable, high-yield plum tree with proven performance and classic flavor, the Santa Rosa Plum Tree remains an industry standard and orchard favorite.
Required Chill Hours: 300–500
| Height | 15' - 25' |
| Spread | 15' - 20' |
| Tree Form | Open center pruning |
| USDA Zone | 5-9 |
| Blooms | Early to mid-spring |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Mid-summer |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained sandy loam; adaptable to loamy or clay soils; slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Spacing | 15' - 20' |
| Pruning | Open center pruning; prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
