fruit tree variety in zone 9a
Santa Rosa japanese plum in zone 9a
Santa Rosa · Prunus salicina
- Zone
- 9a 20°F to 25°F
- Growing season
- 290 days
- Chill needed
- 500 to 900 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 120 to 150
The verdict
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About Santa Rosa
Sweet-tart with rich complex flavor, juicy, deep red skin and amber flesh; the classic California fresh-eating plum, also excellent for jam.
Critical timing for zone 9a
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Common challenges in zone 9a
- ▸ Limited stone fruit options due to insufficient chill
- ▸ Hurricane and tropical storm exposure
- ▸ Citrus disease pressure
Modified care for zone 9a
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Santa Rosa in adjacent zones
Zone 9a sits at the edge of Santa Rosa's recommended range.
Frequently asked questions
- Will Santa Rosa japanese plum grow in zone 9a?
Yes. Santa Rosa is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 9a, which includes zone 9a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 9a?
Japanese Plum needs 500 to 900 chill hours. Zone 9a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Starr 080405-3957 Prunus salicina", by Forest & Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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