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Back to buying optionsSatsuma Mandarin Tree – Citrus Live Seedling | 4–10 Inches Tall | Bare Root | Sweet Easy-Peel Fruit Tree | Container Friendly | Backyard Orchard
Start your own citrus garden with this live Satsuma Mandarin seedling, a wonderful choice for home orchards, patios, and container growing. Satsuma mandarins are prized for their sweet, juicy flavor, thin easy-to-peel skin, and attractive bright orange fruit. These young citrus seedlings are shipped bare root to help ensure safe transport. The mature trees and fruit shown in the listing photos are examples of what the plant can develop into over time and are not the exact seedlings you will receive. Plant size will vary, with available seedlings approximately 4–10 inches tall.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Satsuma Mandarin seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 4–10 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Healthy young citrus plant
✔️ Sweet, juicy Satsuma fruit as the tree matures
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Satsuma Mandarin / Satsuma Orange
Botanical Name: Citrus unshiu
Plant Type: Evergreen citrus fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun; provide plenty of bright sunlight
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil amended with organic matter
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not saturated
Mature Height: Approximately 8–15 feet, smaller when container grown
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fruit: Sweet, juicy, easy-peeling mandarins
Cold Hardiness: Generally suited to USDA Zones 8–11, depending on conditions
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant the bare-root seedling as soon as possible after arrival in a well-draining container filled with quality soil enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly enough to moisten the soil without leaving it saturated. Place the young tree in a warm, sunny location and protect it from extreme cold. Remove dead or damaged growth as needed, fertilize lightly during active growth, and monitor regularly for pests or disease. Give the seedling time to establish before expecting fruit—the mature trees shown in listing photos represent its potential future growth.
