Fruit tree comparisons
| Plum tree Santa Rosa | Peach trees China Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa is the definitive Japanese plum, with dark red skin and a sweet rich flavor. | China Pearl is a cold-hardy late-blooming white-fleshed freestone peach with good fruit size. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum tree Santa Rosa | Peach trees China Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 1 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
Using
| Plum tree Santa Rosa | Peach trees China Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose | Eating fresh Culinary |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Plum tree Santa Rosa | Peach trees China Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average |
Climate
| Plum tree Santa Rosa | Peach trees China Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Hot (>30C / 86F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill | High-chill |
Identification
| Plum tree Santa Rosa | Peach trees China Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Red | Orange / Red |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |