How to Care for a Satsuma Mandarin Tree

Protect your tree from the cold by ensuring that your Satsuma tree is planted on the south side of your property so that it has as little exposure to cold as possible. Try planting the tree in an area that is surrounded by other trees so it has protection from cold winds. Wrap smaller trees with a sheet cover during the winter months and tape their trunks with tree wrap to prevent against frost damage.

Fertilize your tree so that it receives adequate minerals and nitrogen. Like all living things, plants require food to live. You will need to use a citrus tree fertilizer that contains copper, magnesium, zinc and other necessary minerals that your Satsuma tree needs.

Provide your Satsuma tree with iron supplements if the soil in your area does not contain adequate amounts of iron. If your tree becomes iron deficient, you will notice yellow and green leaves on your tree or stunted leaf growth.

Water the Satsuma tree two to three times per week for its first year. You must keep the plant moist at all times. After a year has passed, water the tree when the soil becomes dry.

Weed around the area so that the tree can grow freely. Keeping weeds away from the base of your tree will reduce the likelihood of foot rot and other dangerous diseases.

Prune the Satsuma tree regularly to remove any damaged material, dead leaves and water sprouts. This will enhance growth and help your tree’s circulation.