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Santa Rosa

$55.00

The Queen of all plums! Developed by Luther Burbank, it is among the highest flavoured plums in the world. Medium to large purple skinned fruit with yellow tinged pink, juicy, tangy flesh. Japanese variety. Used to make blush wine in Japan. Self-fertile. Early to mid-season, harvest January.

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Widely regarded as the Queen of all plums, and for good reason. Developed by renowned American horticulturist Luther Burbank, this Japanese variety is one of the most flavourful plums in the world. The fruit is medium to large, with a deep purple skin and juicy yellow flesh flushed with pink.

It delivers a tangy-sweet balance that is perfect for fresh eating and is so prized it’s used to make blush wine in Japan. A strong self-fertile performer, Santa Rosa is an early to mid-season cropper, typically ready for harvest in January. This is a must-have tree for any New Zealand home orchard.

Why You’ll Love It

  • World-renowned flavour developed by Luther Burbank
  • Produces beautiful, juicy, sweet-tangy fruit
  • Great for eating fresh or winemaking
  • Early harvest and self-fertile convenience

Stock is limited and only available during the winter season – visit us in-store or contact us to reserve yours today! For more variety details and growing advice, visit www.waimeanurseries.co.nz.

Specifications:

  • Tree Type: Plum
  • Varieties Included: Santa Rosa
  • Grade: Large Grade Specimen
  • Planting Season: Winter
  • Fruit Size: Medium to large
  • Skin: Purple
  • Flesh: Yellow tinged pink
  • Flavour Profile: Tangy-sweet, rich, juicy
  • Harvest Time: Early to mid-season – January
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Tree Form: Upright, productive
  • Type: Japanese variety
  • Climate Suitability: Ideal for most NZ regions
  • Sunlight Needs: Full sun
  • Soil Type: Fertile, free-draining
  • Fruit Use: Eating fresh, blush wine, preserves
  • Availability: Winter only – limited stock

Delivery:

  • Pick-up in-store only.
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