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Owari Satsuma

Also known as Owari

The short answer

Owari Satsuma is self-fertile[1]. The sourced figures are below — where nothing is published we say so, and any estimate is clearly labeled as ours.

Growing facts

Owari Satsuma growing facts
Chill requirementNone — citrus trees don’t need winter chill
HardinessNot published for this variety
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowOctober–December[1]
Years to bearingNot published
USDA pomological watercolor of Owari Satsuma citrus
Citrus sinensis: Owari SatsumaUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1917 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Plate provenance[2]

Notes

  • The most popular satsuma cultivar; consistently produces small- to medium-sized, easy-peeling fruit.[3]
  • Nearly seedless (0-4 seeds); very good cold hardiness.[1]
  • Satsumas are the most cold-hardy commonly grown citrus, surviving to about 14F.[3]
  • Protect below about 28F to preserve the crop.[4]

A year with your Owari Satsuma

When the work happens for a citrus in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Citrus in zone 6
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Questions

Is Owari Satsuma self-pollinating?
Owari Satsuma is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (Aggie Horticulture). Table 1. Characteristics of common Texas citrus varieties — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA National Agricultural Library. USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (Rare and Special Collections, 1886-1942) — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] University of Florida IFAS Extension (Gardening Solutions). Cold-Hardy Citrus — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Four Winds Growers. Citrus Variety Info Chart — accessed July 2026