Naartjie Tree - Satsuma

Citrus unshiu (=C. reticulata)

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The Satsuma Naartjie Tree is one of the most cold-hardy citrus varieties, producing sweet, virtually seedless naartjies from as early as April. An excellent choice for cooler regions and container growing.

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Satsuma Naartjie Tree for Sale

The Satsuma Naartjie Tree is one of the most cold-hardy citrus varieties available and the perfect choice for South African gardeners in cooler regions who want to grow their own naartjies. The Satsuma – known in Japan as Unshu Mikan – is a beloved variety that produces abundant crops of sweet, seedless, easy-to-peel naartjies from early winter.

The Satsuma is a particularly special variety because it is one of the earliest-ripening naartjie types, bringing the joy of fresh naartjies to your table from as early as April or May. The fruit is sweet, juicy and virtually seedless – making it an absolute pleasure to eat, especially for children.

Growing your own Satsuma Naartjie Tree means you can enjoy fresh naartjies straight from the tree, knowing exactly what has gone into growing them. There is no comparison between a freshly picked naartjie from your own garden and one that has spent days in cold storage and transport!

The Satsuma Naartjie Tree is a compact, evergreen citrus tree with glossy, attractive foliage and wonderfully fragrant white blossoms. Its compact size and cold-hardiness make it suitable for a wider range of South African gardens than many other citrus varieties, and it grows very well in large containers on a sunny patio or balcony.

Our Satsuma Naartjie Trees for sale are grafted onto citrus rootstock, ensuring earlier and more consistent fruit production than seed-grown trees.

Naartjie Tree - Satsuma

Appearance

Medium-sized, flat-round naartjie with a smooth to slightly pebbly, bright orange skin that is exceptionally easy to peel. The flesh is pale to deep orange, very sweet, juicy and virtually seedless. One of the earliest-ripening naartjie varieties with a mild, sweet flavour.

Harvest Time

Early season harvest – ripens from April to June, making it one of the first naartjies of the season.

Year to Bear

These are grafted trees so they can produce fruit in the first year of planting!

Growth Rate

Fast growing! Naartjie trees generally grow into medium sized trees but can be kept small with pruning. If Naartjie trees are not pruned back they can grown up to 2-3 m tall with a nice even spread.

Container Friendly?

Naartjie trees grow well in containers and are a good choice for gardeners with big plans but limited space.

Sunlight

The Naartjie Tree grows best in full sun (at least six hours of sunlight per day).

Watering

Moderate watering. Water once a week by leaving the hose pipe at the base of the tree for several minutes.

Temperature

The most cold-hardy of the naartjie/mandarin varieties, tolerating temperatures down to approximately −8°C. This makes it suitable for cooler areas of South Africa where other citrus varieties struggle. Protect young trees from severe frost.

Chilling

No winter chilling required. Satsuma is an evergreen citrus and the most cold-hardy of the naartjies; it fruits without a cold dormancy period and tolerates cooler conditions than most citrus.

Pollination Info

Satsuma Naartjie Trees are self-fertile and produce seedless fruit without the need for a pollinating partner. A single tree will provide a generous harvest of naartjies each season.

Planting & Care Guide

Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost in a sunny, sheltered position. Although the Satsuma is the most cold-hardy naartjie variety, it still prefers a warm, sheltered spot and good drainage is essential.

Feed regularly with a specialised citrus fertiliser from spring through to autumn. Remove any rootstock suckers immediately. Light pruning in spring helps maintain the shape of the tree.


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