Brown Select Satsuma Tree - Citrus reticulata

Brown Select Satsuma Tree (Citrus reticulata)

The Brown Select Satsuma brings vibrant homegrown citrus to your landscape with minimal effort required. This medium-sized tree produces seedless fruit with a thin, textured rind that practically peels itself, revealing juicy, golden segments with an irresistible balance of sweetness and brightness. When you buy Brown Select Satsuma online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a cold-hardy variety that thrives even in cooler climates while delivering reliable harvests year after year.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Brown Select Satsuma in a sunny garden bed, along fences, or as a standalone specimen where it can bask in direct light for most of the day. This versatile tree works beautifully in containers on patios and sunrooms as well, making it perfect for both traditional landscapes and non-traditional growing spaces. Space trees 6–10 feet apart if planting multiple specimens, allowing room for mature canopy growth.

Specifications

Height: 12–15 feet
Width: 10–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Consistently moist, moderate watering
Soil: Well-draining, fertile
USDA Zones: 8–10 (cold hardy to mid-20s°F)

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant, seedless fruit perfect for eating fresh or cooking with
• Survives freezing temperatures that challenge other citrus varieties
• Self-fertile, meaning a single tree yields fruit without a pollinator
• Requires minimal maintenance once established, making it ideal for busy homeowners

Planting & Care

Select a location receiving full sun with soil that drains well, planting in early spring or fall for best results. Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the root ball, positioning the tree so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Water deeply once weekly, concentrating moisture at the soil level while keeping the canopy dry. Apply balanced citrus fertilizer in early spring and again in late summer. Prune during late winter to remove crossing or damaged limbs and improve air circulation throughout the tree's interior.