Satsuma Mandarin Growing Guide | Owari Satsuma Cold Hardy Citrus Tree

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I am growing an Owari Satsuma citrus tree in Zone 8A on the southeastern North Carolina coast where we have hot summers and mild winters, but are prone to brief extreme cold outbreaks from Arctic blasts. Growing most citrus in Zone 8A is out of the question, but varieties of satsuma mandarin citrus can actually be grown in micro-climates. Satsuma mandarins are sweet, zipper-skinned and mostly seedless, and the quality of fruit is excellent. These are not bitter, trifoliate orange based hybrids. These are real-deal top-notch citrus trees. The tree featured in this video is an Owari Satsuma grafted onto trifoliate orange rootstock. I purchased my tree from Stan McKenzie at McKenzie Farms in June 2018 and planted it in the ground in March 2019. It is now December 2019 and I picked the first ever satsuma off this tree. This video is a comprehensive overview of the tree, along with integrated links to my other videos which show you how to plant and fertilize your satsuma mandarin citrus tree. I end the video with a taste test of the tree's very first fruit. The fruit quality was excellent, and I cannot wait until the next crop already. If you live in Zone 8 and think it's too cold to grow citrus in-ground, think again! Citrus in Zone 8 is not only possible, but it's easy with this wonderful tree. ********************************************************* VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener ********************************************************* VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener ********************************************************* EQUIPMENT I MOST OFTEN USE IN MY GARDEN (INDIVIDUAL LINKS)*: Miracle-Gro Soluble All Purpose Plant Food https://amzn.to/3qNPkXk Miracle-Gro Soluble Bloom Booster Plant Food https://amzn.to/2GKYG0j Miracle-Gro Soluble Tomato Plant Food https://amzn.to/2GDgJ8n Jack's Fertilizer, 20-20-20, 25 lb. https://amzn.to/3AuNUFK Southern Ag Liquid Copper Fungicide https://amzn.to/2HTCKRd Southern Ag Natural Pyrethrin Concentrate https://amzn.to/2UHSNGE Monterey Organic Spinosad Concentrate https://amzn.to/3qOU8f5 Safer Brand Caterpillar Killer (BT Concentrate) https://amzn.to/2SMXL8D Cordless ULV Fogger Machine https://amzn.to/36e96Sl Weed Barrier with UV Resistance https://amzn.to/3yp3MaJ Organza Bags (Fig-size) https://amzn.to/3AyaMUz Organza Bags (Tomato-size) https://amzn.to/36fy4Re Injection Molded Nursery Pots https://amzn.to/3AucVAB Heavy Duty Plant Grow Bags https://amzn.to/2UqvsgC 6.5 Inch Hand Pruner Pruning Shears https://amzn.to/3jHI1yL Japanese Pruning Saw with Blade https://amzn.to/3wjpw6o Double Tomato Hooks with Twine https://amzn.to/3Awptr9 String Trellis Tomato Support Clips https://amzn.to/3wiBjlB Nylon Mason Line, 500FT https://amzn.to/3wd9cEo Expandable Vinyl Garden Tape https://amzn.to/3jL7JCI ********************************************************* SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener_nc/ ********************************************************* ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8A ********************************************************* *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. © The Millennial Gardener