Plum Trees for Santa Barbara
Plum trees offer an impressive range of choices for the home orchard, from longtime favorites like Santa Rosa and Satsuma to varieties such as Green Gage and Elephant Heart. Pro Garden Supply can help you explore these options and source additional plum varieties and sizes through our nursery suppliers. Our selection changes seasonally, so contact our team about current availability or special-order options.
Popular Plum Varieties
Santa Rosa
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Plum choices change with the season, while our nursery suppliers give us access to additional varieties and sizes. If a particular plum is on your list, ask our team to check current availability or special-order options.
Choosing a Plum Tree for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's mild winters and varied microclimates make variety selection an important part of choosing a plum tree. Conditions can differ between coastal neighborhoods and inland areas, so the right choice depends on both the variety and where you plan to grow it.
Consider these factors when choosing your plum tree:
- Your location: Sun exposure, drainage, available space, and local winter conditions can all influence which plum varieties are best suited to your garden.
- Winter chill: For mild coastal conditions, varieties such as Beauty, Burgundy, Santa Rosa, and Satsuma are particularly worth considering. UC guidance for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties includes these among its coastal plum selections. Elephant Heart appears among its inland selections.
- Pollination: Pollination requirements vary among plum varieties. Some, including Santa Rosa, are self-fruitful, while many other plums benefit from or require a compatible variety flowering nearby. When choosing a tree, it's worth checking the pollination needs of the specific variety.
- Fruit preferences: Plum varieties differ in flavor, color, texture, and harvest season. Think about the kind of fruit you enjoy and how you plan to use it when comparing varieties.
Not sure which plum to choose?
Tell us where you're planting and what you're looking for. Our team can help you compare plum varieties for your Santa Barbara garden and help source varieties that aren't currently available at the nursery.
Available Plum Tree Sizes
Plum trees are available in 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon, and 25 Gallon sizes, with larger sizes by special order.
Availability Notice
Sizes and varieties are subject to availability. Contact our team for current inventory or special-order options.
Looking for a Particular Plum?
Have a plum cultivar in mind? Our team can check current availability and often source additional varieties through our nursery suppliers. 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon, 25 Gallon, and larger sizes by special order depend on supplier availability. Tell us what you are looking for and we can help with the next step.
Visit Pro Garden Supply
Visit Pro Garden Supply at 18 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, to talk through plum choices and ask about sourcing a particular cultivar or size. Call ahead at (805) 965-4619 so our team can check current inventory and supplier options before you visit.