How Do You Grow Satsuma Orange Trees?
If you think that you live in a climate that prohibits growing a citrus tree, think again. The Satsuma orange tree, brought to the U.S. in 1878 from Japan, is hardy down to temperatures in the 20s; thus, it can be grown in areas of the country that are not normally associated with growing citrus fruits. With proper attention, exposure to sunlight and care when the temperatures get low, this tree will be green all year, with beautiful blooms in the spring and delicious fruit in the fall. Purchase a young Satsuma sapling from a nursery. They are usually sold in plastic 5-gallon containers. Prepare a 20-gallon well-draining container with a rich potting mix that includes sphagnum peat moss. Do not use soil or sand in the container. Mix in a slow release fertilizer that is designed for use in container gardening. Remove the young tree from its container and separate the roots in the root ball by working them apart slightly with your fingers.Transplant the tree into the larger container and
