Citrus
Can I Grow Owari Satsuma?
Owari Satsuma is the cold-hardiest mandarin — seedless, easy-peeling, and sweet with the classic 'Christmas orange' flavor. It can handle brief dips to 26°F once established.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
0
Hardiness Zones
9-10-11
Harvest
November to January
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About Owari Satsuma
Owari Satsuma is the cold-hardiest mandarin — seedless, easy-peeling, and sweet with the classic 'Christmas orange' flavor. It can handle brief dips to 26°F once established.
Owari Satsuma requires 0 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Puffy, loose skin makes it fragile; fruit quality declines if left on tree too long after ripening.
❌ Common Misconception
Will Owari Satsuma produce more fruit in colder climates?
Not necessarily. Owari Satsuma only needs 0 chill hours. Planting in very cold zones (8 or colder) risks winter damage without improving fruit production. The ideal zones are 9-11 where the tree gets enough chill without excessive cold stress.
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Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.