How to Grow Santa Rosa Plum
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Your complete guide to growing Santa Rosa Plum.
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Companion Plants for Santa Rosa Plum
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and Japanese beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and compost
Attracts beneficial wasps and ladybugs that control aphids and other soft-bodied pests
Repels moths and flies, attracts pollinators, and provides aromatic pest deterrent
Deters nematodes and aphids, attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts beneficial predatory insects
Repels ants, mice, and flying insects while deterring some fruit tree pests
Fixes nitrogen in soil, provides ground cover, and attracts pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill stone fruit trees
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby plants including fruit trees
Both susceptible to similar diseases and pests, creating concentrated disease pressure
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
