Arctic Frost Satsuma Tree
Zones 8-11 outdoors; or Zones 4–7 if overwintered indoors.
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From our farm to your front door
- Shipped in its nursery pot, so the roots stay undisturbed
- Root ball wrapped and zip-tied so the soil stays put
- Packed so the tree stays steady on the way to you
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Water
- When the top 2" of soil is dry
- Growth & size
- Moderate-growing evergreen citrus tree. Typically reaches approximately 8-12 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide at maturity, though container-grown trees may remain smaller.
Sizing: Our fruit and citrus trees are primarily utilized as outdoor patio or indoor plants and are potted. Accordingly, we measure our fruit and citrus trees from the bottom of the pot to the top of the tree for accuracy. - Botanical name
- Citrus reticulata 'Arctic Frost'
- Hardiness
- Zones 8-11 outdoors; or Zones 4–7 if overwintered indoors.
- Tolerates
- Cold hardyHeat tolerantHumidity tolerantCoastal tolerant
Where it grows in the groundShaded areas are the zones where it can be planted outdoors.
Size guide & what arrives
| *Trade size | **Pot size |
|---|---|
| 1 gallon | 6" |
| 3 gallon | 8 to 10" |
| 5 gallon | 10 to 12" |
| 7 gallon | 14" |
| 10 gallon | 15 to 17" |
| 15 gallon | 17" |
| "Jumbo" | 7 or 10 or 15 gallon |
*Nursery gallon sizes are trade sizes and do not equal standard liquid gallons.
**Pot sizes in inches refer to container width (diameter), not plant or pot height.
Please note: Sizing can differ between plant varieties and growers. Please chat with us if you need clarification.
For more information on sizing, please see our sizing guide.
What arrives
Arctic Frost Satsuma is more cold tolerant than many citrus varieties, but young trees may still require protection during hard freezes, especially in colder parts of its growing range. Cold tolerant down to 15ºF.
*We cannot guarantee the Arctic Frost Satsuma Tree you receive will already be bearing fruit. This depends on the season and the overall growth pattern.
What customers are saying
Why customers love it
Fruit you grow yourself
Fresh citrus from your own patio or sunny window.
Grows in a pot
Patio in summer, sunny window in winter.
Fragrant blooms
White blossoms with a sweet citrus scent.
Healthy, well-rooted trees
Hand-selected from trusted growers and shipped to your door.
Care made simple
If you can keep a houseplant happy, you can grow citrus.
A sunny patio, or your brightest window in winter.
Water slowly and deeply. Skip it if the soil still feels moist.
Citrus fertilizer in early spring, mid-summer and early fall.
Bring the pot indoors before a freeze.
Your first year together
- 1Day 1
Unbox and water slowly until the whole root ball is soaked.
- 2First few weeks
A few dropped leaves is normal while it settles in.
- 3Month 3
First feeding. Hold off on fertilizer until then.
- 4Spring
Fragrant white blooms.
- 5Harvest season
Pick fruit when it is fully colored and gives a little.
Planting instructions
Watering & sunlight
Arctic Frost Satsuma Trees grow best in full sun, where they produce the strongest growth and best fruit production. At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily is recommended.
Pruning, feeding & winter care
Shipping & what's inside
Your tree ships in its nursery pot with the root ball wrapped in a protective liner and zip-tied, so the soil stays in and the tree stays steady.
1-year guarantee
Every tree is covered by our 1-year guarantee. If something goes wrong, contact our team and we'll walk you through it.
Answered by Simply Trees plant experts