Click here for Citrus Care Guide Citrus reticulata – Hardy Satsuma Due to import restrictions, Satsuma citrus cannot be shipped to FL, AZ, TX, LA, CA, HI, PR. Hardy Satsuma is one of the most cold-tolerant sweet citrus varieties, valued for its easy-to-peel fruit, excellent flavor, and reliable production in mild winter climates. The fruit is typically seedless to low-seeded with tender, juicy segments and a rich, sweet flavor that makes it one of the best fresh-eating citrus types. Trees are evergreen, productive, and relatively compact, making them well suited for home gardens and protected landscape plantings. Fruit ripens in fall to early winter and often improves in sweetness after exposure to cool nighttime temperatures. Best performance is achieved in full sun with well-drained soil. Young trees should be protected from hard freezes, especially in borderline climates. Ripening Time: Fall to Early WinterSpacing: 10–15 feetUSDA Zones: 8–10Pollination: Self-Fertile Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Good Disease Resistance: Good Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Poor No-Spray Potential: Good Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: Few to None Plant Type: Evergreen Tree Soil Type: Well-Drained Edible Type: Fruit Self Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and observations are always welcome.