How To Care Of Dwarf Santarosa Plum Tree

Dwarf Santa Rosa plum trees grow to about 8-10 feet tall, much smaller than their standard counterpart. Your dwarf tree will provide you with a lot of fruit as long as you properly care for it with the right amount of water, soil nutrients and pruning. Expect to see fruit in mid-June, and therefore plan your pruning and replanting (if it is in a pot) during times when the tree is not giving fruit.

1

Replant your tree every 2 years by removing it from its container and shaking the roots off. Place it in a new container with three inches of soil and compost on the bottom. Lay the roots in and cover with soil, composting the top layer.

Replanting gives roots enough room to grow and support the increased number of branches. Replant the tree in the fall when it is going into dormancy.

2

Expose your tree to sunshine. Dwarf Santa Rose plum trees need a lot of sunshine in order to remain healthy.

3

Water every week if there is no rainfall. Allow the entire pot to soak up water. If you notice that a lot of leaves are turning brown or dying, you should check the soil and maybe add more water.

4

Prune your tree regularly. Remove broken branches and trim the top of the tree at least every 2 years. Removing branches that don't flower help provide nourishment to branches that do.

5

Remove one-quarter of the shoots as the tree blooms. This helps your tree produce larger fruit.

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