satsuma
Citrus unshiu
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall5 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Satsuma (Citrus unshiu) is a fruit for containers and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Its evergreen leaves and fragrant flowers add beauty all year. Bees visit the blooms, and the tree can reach about 10 to 15 feet tall. The fruit is grown for fresh eating.
Pairs well with Pineapple guava, LSU Purple fig, and Society garlic.