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Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' (Japanese plum) bears showy and white flowers during late winter to early spring. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' (Japanese plum) bears fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems.
Typical Uses Fruit and topiary.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' (Japanese plum) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.