Plum - Santa Rosa Prunus salicina

DESCRIPTION
This Clingstone fruit is a medium-sized round fruit, with dark red skin and yellow to pink flesh. This fruit features a sweet taste with a slight bitterness near the stone, providing a unique and complex flavor profile.

MATURITY
Early to Mid January (Early season).

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS
Mariposa, Narrabeen, Satsuma. Partially self fertile.

COMMENTS
Used for fresh fruit, stewing preserves and jams. Vigorous upright growth habit. This is a very popular variety for home gardens and has good keeping qualities.

TREE CARE
Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.