Arctic Frost Satsuma

Sale Price: $145.00 Original Price: $160.00

Arctic Frost Satsuma is a compact, productive citrus tree known for its sweet, seedless, easy‑to‑peel mandarins and exceptional cold tolerance. Trees typically reach 8–12 ft tall, forming a rounded, attractive canopy. Fragrant white blossoms appear in spring, followed by bright orange fruit that ripens in fall. Perfect for home orchards, edible landscapes, and gardeners seeking reliable citrus in climates with occasional winter freezes.

Latin Name

Citrus reticulata hybrid

Origin

Developed in Texas from hardy satsuma breeding lines selected for improved cold tolerance. Its parentage traces back to traditional Japanese satsuma mandarins, long valued for sweetness and easy‑peeling fruit.

Hardiness

Thrives in USDA Zones 8–11. One of the most cold‑tolerant citrus varieties, capable of withstanding temperatures down to the mid‑teens once established. Ideal for Gulf Coast and Southern growers. In cooler climates, it performs well in containers and can be overwintered indoors.

Arctic Frost Satsuma is a compact, productive citrus tree known for its sweet, seedless, easy‑to‑peel mandarins and exceptional cold tolerance. Trees typically reach 8–12 ft tall, forming a rounded, attractive canopy. Fragrant white blossoms appear in spring, followed by bright orange fruit that ripens in fall. Perfect for home orchards, edible landscapes, and gardeners seeking reliable citrus in climates with occasional winter freezes.

Latin Name

Citrus reticulata hybrid

Origin

Developed in Texas from hardy satsuma breeding lines selected for improved cold tolerance. Its parentage traces back to traditional Japanese satsuma mandarins, long valued for sweetness and easy‑peeling fruit.

Hardiness

Thrives in USDA Zones 8–11. One of the most cold‑tolerant citrus varieties, capable of withstanding temperatures down to the mid‑teens once established. Ideal for Gulf Coast and Southern growers. In cooler climates, it performs well in containers and can be overwintered indoors.