Yosemite Gold satsuma
Citrus unshiu 'Yosemite Gold'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size4 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Yosemite Gold' satsuma (Citrus unshiu 'Yosemite Gold') is a fruit tree for the food garden. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. The fruit has a golden orange rind and seedless flesh that is sweet with mild acidity. It peels easily, and white blooms open in spring and summer.
Pairs well with Hachiya persimmon, Lemon grass, and Natchez crape myrtle.