Introduction Perfect Citrus Fruit to Grow for Kids! Grow your own easy to peel, seedless mandarin oranges! Easy to grow fruit tree Enjoy fruit in the first year! So easy to grow! Never Bareroot... All plants come rooted into a container with soil. Description The Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree produces small seedless oranges that are sweet in taste and easy to peel. A mandarin orange is very similar to a clementine or a tangerine. These fruits are real crowd pleasers and are a favorite of children who are able to peel them and eat them with no worries of seeds. You will love being able to grow and harvest your very own owari satsuma mandarins for your whole family. The Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree is easy to grow and low maintenance once its roots are established. This citrus tree is drought tolerant and rarely encounters problems with pests or disease. This evergreen tree grows in zones 8, 9, 10, and 11, but can be grown as a patio plant in just about any USDA growing zone. Just be sure to move it inside or in a protected spot when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. More information on overwintering citrus trees Key Features Low maintenance. The Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree is easy to grow in the recommended growing zones. It is pest and disease resistant and drought tolerant. Self fertile fruit tree. No cross pollination required! A single tree will provide plenty of fruit. Year-round appeal. This evergreen tree is pretty. It has attractive foliage, lovely flowers, and tasty fruit. Pro Tip: Citrus trees love humidity. This is especially important if you live in an arid region or you are growing your Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree indoors for the winter. Mist the leaves of your satsuma tree at least once a day. Alternatively, you can also use a humidifier or place the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water inside. How To Care Plant your Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree in full sun and well-drained soil. After planting, water your mandarin tree thoroughly about 2 times per week during establishment. After establishment, water your Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree when the soil is dry. Citrus trees are drought tolerant and do not like wet roots. Satsuma trees love humidity. Water over the leaves in dry climates or mist the leaves indoors for optimal health Owari Satsuma Mandarin trees can be fed with a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring and late summer. Containerized citrus trees lose nutrients faster than citrus trees planted in the ground. So they should be fed more often. Fertilize your potted mandarin tree 3 to 4 times per year with our specially formulated fertilizer. Feed citrus trees that are planted in containers at the end of winter, early summer, and again in fall. We recommend planting the Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree in the ground outdoors in USDA growing zones 8, 9, 10, and 11. Otherwise it is best for the tree to be grown as a patio plant or indoors. Satsuma Owari trees do not tolerate freezing temperatures. Move your mandarin orange tree inside when temperatures drop below 40 degrees.
