SATSUMA MANDARIN ORANGE
EASY, FAST GROWING EDIBLE LANDSCAPING TREE.
SWEET, JUICY DELIGHTFUL FRUIT. APPEARANCE
AND FLAVOR ARE VERY CLOSE TO THE SWEET
TASTE OF A TANGERINE ONLY BETTER.
A CHRISTMAS FAVORITE. DECEMBER IS HARVEST TIME.
EAT FRESH, SQUEEZE AND DRINK THE JUICE OR USE
TO FLAVOR CAKES, CANDY, HAM, TURKEY, CHICKEN,
RICE. THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT THINGS THEY
WILL ADD ZESTFUL FLAVOR TO. THEY GO VERY WELL
WITH CHOCOLATE, PECANS AND WALNUTS TOO.
APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 6 INCH TALL TREES.
DIRECTIONS:
Transplant immediately into rich potting soil in
a medium pot (6 inch or larger). Do not plant too
deeply. Soil line is below the dark green of
the stem. Water well then keep the soil moist
but not saturated (well drained). Keep in bright
indirect sunlight until established (at least
a month) then move gradually into full sun.
Plant outdoors in early spring after plants are
well established. Use A citrus fruit tree fertilizer
after established according to package directions.
Please check your hardiness zone before planting outside.
NOTE: May be trimmed in late fall to keep them tidy or
if keeping as a house/patio plant.
Please check your hardiness zone before planting outside. Plant Satsuma trees on the southeast or south side of your house to protect them from extreme weather. A mature satsuma can tolerate temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect a young tree from frost by insulating its trunk with cardboard or plant material like palm fronds. Mulch in winter to protect from cold and in summer to help keep the soil moist. Soil should be keep moist but well drained.
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