The friends looked at the Mexican limes and satsuma oranges with the same enthusiasm. Since I have probably taken them for granted, I wonder why everyone doesn't grow container citrus. We all have some kind of plant we protect during the winter. I have a green house now, but for many years, I simply rolled them in a garage when cold weather came. For two years I had only a carport.
Satsumas are the highest quality, easiest to grow citrus for homeowners.
It is also the most cold tolerant for those in South Mississippi who would like to try them in the landscape. Still, the trees must be protected from severe cold, preferably by bringing them indoors to an area that will remain above 26 degrees. In the Jackson area, a container-grown satsuma can probably remain outdoors for 350 days of the year. If you think about it, it doesn't seem like too much work to protect one of the most delicious of all citrus, one that is easy to peel, has gorgeous leaves and some of the most fragrant flowers. The containers do not have to be huge.