The Owari Satsuma Tree
Owari is a Satsuma which is a cultivar closely related to a mandarin and oftentimes grouped under mandarin. Satsumas are known for their very sweet flavor, easiness to peel, and cold tolerance. Owari is the most popular Satsuma.
Basic Information
| Common Name | Owari Satsuma |
| Botanical Name | Citrus reticulata ‘Owari’ |
| Location of Origin | Japan |
| USDA Zones | 8-11 |
| Can be grown in containers? | Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
| Flower Color | White |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Fruit Shape | Round, Oval |
| Fruit Flavor | Very Sweet |
| Rind Thickness | Thin |
| Rind Texture | Smooth to Slightly Bumpy |
| Rind Color | Bright Orange |
| Flesh Color | Orange |
| Easy to Peel? | Very Easy |
| Seeds | Nearly Seedless |
Tree Details
| Has Thorns? | Yes, small |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | Small-medium |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Size | Small-medium |
| Mature Tree Height in Ground | 7′ – 10′ |
| Fruit Bearing Age | 3-4 years of age |
| Alternate Bearing? | Yes |
| Cool to Sweeten Fruit? | Yes |
Growing Conditions
| Temperature | Hardy to 26ºF |
| Self-fertile? | Yes |
| Sunlight Required | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season in Minnesota | Spring/Summer |
| Harvest Season in Minnesota | Fall/Winter |
| Average Spring/Summer Watering | Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot |
| Average Fall/Winter Watering | Once every 3 weeks |
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