LA Early Satsuma Tree 2–3 Ft Tall

If your goal is to harvest citrus as early as possible — LA Early Satsuma is built for that.

Developed for performance and reliability, LA Early is one of the earliest ripening satsumas available. It gives you sweet, easy-to-peel mandarins weeks ahead of many other citrus varieties, making it a strong choice for growers who want a fast, dependable crop.

These are grafted, established trees — not seedlings — meaning you’re starting with a plant already set up for consistent growth and fruiting.

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🌿 What You’re Getting

• Live LA Early Satsuma Tree
• Grafted for true-to-type fruit and earlier production
• Approx. 2–3 ft tall at time of shipment (measured from soil line)
• Shipped in nursery pot with soil

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🍊 Why LA Early Satsuma

• Very early ripening — often one of the first citrus ready each season
• Sweet, mild flavor with low acidity
• Easy-to-peel “zipper skin” fruit
• Typically low seed to seedless
• Strong cold tolerance compared to most citrus

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📏 Growth & Size

• Mature height: ~8–12 ft in ground
• Can be maintained at 4–6 ft in containers
• Vigorous, fast-growing in warm conditions

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🍂 Fruit & Season

• Ripening: Early season (often September–October depending on climate)
• Fruit: Medium-sized mandarins
• Flavor: Sweet, mild, easy eating

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☀️ Light & Care

• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Well-draining soil required
• Water when top layer of soil begins to dry
• Fertilize regularly during growing season

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🌎 Growing Zones

• In-ground: USDA Zones 8–11
• Container: Zones 4–11 (bring indoors or protect during freezes)

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📦 Shipping & Handling (Read This)

• Ships securely in pot with soil
• Tree may be lightly pruned before shipping to ensure safe delivery
• Leaves may show minor cosmetic wear from transit — this is normal
• Citrus will push new growth once acclimated

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🍂 Seasonal Note

• Citrus may drop some leaves during shipping or seasonal changes
• This is normal and does not affect long-term health

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⚠️ Important Info

• Open immediately upon arrival
• Water thoroughly and place in bright light
• Proper care after delivery is required

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💥 Why Customers Choose LA Early

• One of the earliest citrus harvests available
• Reliable, cold-tolerant performer
• Sweet, easy-to-eat fruit
• Ideal for patios, containers, and backyard planting
• Great for growers who want fruit sooner, not later

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This is the citrus tree for people who want an early harvest, dependable performance, and a satsuma that produces before most others even start.
🚫 Shipping Restrictions

We cannot ship citrus trees to California, Texas, Florida, or Arizona due to agricultural regulations.
Orders placed from these states will be canceled and a $5 cancellation fee will be withheld to cover processing fees that Etsy does not refund to sellers.

Shipping Info:
• Shipments go out on Tuesdays ONLY. Orders placed on Sunday & Monday will be sent with the next week's Tuesday Shipment.
• We ship healthy, well rooted plants direct from USDA Hardiness Zone 9
• We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or the U.S. Territories 
• Live plants are carefully packaged & shipped to avoid weekend delays.
• We do not ship live plants during extreme weather conditions
• Leaves may experience slight wilt or yellowing in transit but will bounce back quickly with proper care.