Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Daphne plant
In Hindi
satsuma
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
satsuma
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
satsuma
plante Daphne
In Spanish
satsuma
planta de Daphne
In Greek
satsuma
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
satsuma
Daphne planta
In Polish
Satsuma
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Satsuma
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Satsuma and Daphne
Season and care of Satsuma and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Satsuma and Daphne Physical Information
Satsuma and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Daphne are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Satsuma and Daphne
Care of Satsuma and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.