The Satsuma is one of the easiest to grow and cold hardiest Mandarin type citrus.  It produces large, round fruit with a dark orange, easy to peel skin.  The fruit ripens from March to April and is tender and sweet with a slight tanginess.  The tree is thronless and slow-growing, forming a small to medium sized tree.  It is very well suited to grow in a large pot.  If planted in a small garden, it can be used as an ornamental shade tree.