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citrus
Featured
Resistances
Humidity tolerant
Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Containers
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Late winter or early spring, Spring
Flowers
Showy, Fragrant
Fruit
Showy, Edible to birds, Other: 2 to 4 inches, loose skinned making them easy to peel.
Leaves
Evergreen, Other: Sometimes spiny, thorny
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Tree
Plant Height
15 to 20 feet
Awards and Recognitions
Texas Superstar®
Detailed Information

The Satsuma orange (Citrus reticulata ‘Satsuma’) is **likely native to Japan**. Although oranges in the *Citrus* genus originally come from Southeast Asia, the Satsuma variety specifically was developed in Japan.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots