The Santa Rosa Plum provides a fragrant white flower in the spring and after 3-5 years it will produce medium to large, red-purple fruit in the summer. The fruit is a combination of sweet and tart giving it a refreshing taste when eaten. These plums also work well when made into jams, jellies and preserves, puddings, and sauces as well as in desserts. Santa Rosa will self-pollinate, however, more fruit appears on the tree if it pollinates with another suitable plum tree.

General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.