Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Japanese Plum
This is another attractive deciduous fruiting tree for small gardens with strong upright growth. It produces a large sweetish purplish plum highly regarded for eating, preserving and stewing. The flesh is yellow.
Uses
This is a very popular fruiting plum. A good choice for small gardens.
Preferred Position & Soil
Prefers a humus rich soil in a full sun position in a moderate climate. Can be heavy bearing, so some thining of fruit is required. Fruits early to mid season.
| Form | Branches Ascending |
| Common Name | Japanese Plum |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Mature Size | Height: 4m Width: 3m |
Categories
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Deciduous Having leaves that fall off or are shed seasonally to avoid adverse weather conditions such as cold or drought. |
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Tree-Feature Foliage Trees whose main selling feature is attractive foliage all year round. |
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