citrus reticulata
 
Satsuma Mandarin is a popular early-season variety known for its sweet, mild flavor, juicy seedless flesh, and easy-to-peel skin. Originally from Japan, it’s highly cold-tolerant and ripens early, often before other mandarins. The fruit is medium-sized with a slightly flattened shape. Satsuma trees are compact, hardy, and very productive—making them ideal for home gardens and cooler subtropical climates.