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.