Santa Rosa Plum
This is the most popular plum variety in California. Santa Rosa plum is favored for its its juicy, tangy flavor. It is a consistent, heavy producer of amber fleshed fruit that is tinged with red. It also produces fragrant white and pink flowers that provide a beautiful show in Spring. This is a great pollinizer for other plum varieties.
| Santa Rosa Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Juicy, Very Sweet, Tangy |
| Chill Hours | 300 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Reddish-purple |
| Fruit Use | Fresh or Cooked |
| Self-Fruitful | Yes |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | June – July |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 5 – 10 |