Satsuma Orange (Citrus reticulata var. satsuma)

Satsuma Orange is a mandarin cultivar prized for its easy-to-peel, seedless, intensely sweet fruit. It is a small, evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. The most cold-hardy of the edible citrus, tolerating brief dips to the upper teens (°F).

Botanical Profile

Cultivation and Harvest

Full sun and well-drained soil. Protect from hard freezes. The fruit ripens in early winter. Excellent for container growing in marginal climates. The sweet, seedless segments are a seasonal delight. A top choice for home citrus growers.