Owari Orange Tree

Mature Height:	8 ft. pruned
Growth Rate:	Moderate
Harvest Time:	October-December
Year to Bear:	Can Fruit the 1st Year!
Botanical Name:	Citrus reticulata 'Owari'

How big does an Owari satsuma tree get?

These trees are compact, growing to just 8-12 feet tall outdoors with a 10-foot spread. They can grow even smaller as potted plants.

Are Owari satsuma trees self pollinating?

A single Owari satsuma tree will hold both male and female flowers on its branches, meaning that it is self-pollinating.

How cold can Owari satsuma tolerate?

Satsuma mandarins are cold hardy citrus being able to withstand temperatures into low 20s°F and even into the teens for mature plants. This is a grafted plant that blooms and fruits sooner.

What is the fastest fruiting tree?

Easy-going, fast-growing fruit trees for the beginner

• Peach Trees. Peach trees will grow in most of the U.S. and will begin bearing fruit in about two years.
• Apple Trees. ...
• Lemon Trees. ...
• Apricot Trees. ...
• Fig Trees.

What is the difference between Brown select satsuma and Owari?

Brown's Select produces medium to large fruit that matures mid-October to early November. Trees are larger with open spreading branches. Owari is the most widely grown satsuma and is a vigorous grower. The fruit is medium to small and seedless with excellent quality.

Where is the best place to plant a satsuma tree?

The best place to plant a satsuma tree is on a sunny wall, so it can absorb as much heat and sun as possible during the winter months.

How many years does it take a satsuma tree to bear fruit?

Satsumas can be grown from seed. These trees will take about eight years to produce their first fruits. They can also be grafted onto other citrus rootstocks which tend to be ready in half the time.

Where should I plant my satsuma?

If planting the satsuma tree in the ground, site it on a south-facing sunny wall to absorb as much heat and sun in winter as possible. Citrus trees need well-drained soil, consistent and deep watering and a regular application of citrus fertilizer throughout the year.

What is the best satsuma variety?

Owari Satsuma is the most common Satsuma Mandarin in the United States and is considered the standard Satsuma Mandarin and one of the finest. The strain of Owari prevalent in California, the Frost Owari, dates back to 1916.

When should I prune my Owari Satsuma?

Because Satsuma trees have a prostrate growth habit, pruning is essential to prevent fruit on low-lying limbs from touching the ground. The best time to prune your tree is early spring after the danger of frost. Prune any branches growing below 18 inches above the ground.

Do satsuma trees need lots of water?

Satsuma trees need ample water, so plan on consistent and deep watering throughout the growing season. After planting, water every two to three days, and then once every week to ten days thereafter during the growing season.

How do you winterize a satsuma tree?

Here are a few techniques to protect young citrus trees from late-season freezes:

1. Wrap the trunk with commercial tree wrap or mound soil around the base of the tree up to 2 feet.
2. Cover the tree with a cloth sheet or blanket. ...
3. Water your Satsuma trees. ...
4. Frames may be installed around young trees to hold the cover.

Do I need to cover my satsuma tree?

Satsumas and kumquats do not need protection until the temperature drops below 25 degrees, and they generally survive without protection if temperatures do not go below 20 degrees. Other types of citrus are more likely to be badly damaged by temperatures in the low 20s.

How often should I water my satsuma tree?

During the heat of summer, your citrus tree will require about 4 to 6 inches of water per month. However, depending upon your soil type, this amount may be divided up into several applications. Allow soil to dry partially before watering. Then irrigate to wet soil at least 2 feet deep.

What fruit tree has the highest yield?

Here are just a few examples of the yields that you can expect from a mature fruit tree:

• Apple – 480- 690 lbs per mature standard tree.
• Plum – 165 – 330 lbs per standard tree.
• Pear – 192- 288 lbs per standard tree.
• Apricot/ Peach/ Nectarine – 144-288 lbs per standard tree. ...
• Cherry – c. ...
• Blackberry plant. ...
• Currant bushes.

What fruit trees only need one tree?

Some fruit trees, such as cherries, apricots, and peaches, are self-fertile, so you will get fruit with only one tree.

Which tree gives fruit after 100 years?

Java Plum Tree or Jamun Tree The tree is known to live for about a 100 years. Java Plum commonly known as Jamun is a substantial berry generally oval and elongated with a tarty flavour. The fruit is initially green in color but it tends to change colour as it ripens.

What is the sweetest satsuma variety?

The Seto Satsuma varieties produce one of the most delicious, sweetest and easiest to peel mandarin fruits loved by almost everyone! This tasty, seedless fruit is especially popular with children, due to the smaller sized slices that are easy to pop into their mouths.

Do you need 2 satsuma trees to produce fruit?

The satsuma mandarin is self-fertile: Its flowers have both male and female parts, so it doesn't need another tree for pollination.