| Scientific Name | Citrus unshiu (Yu.Tanaka ex Swingle) Marcow. |
| Common Names | Wenzhou satsuma, Satsuma mandarin, Mikan (Japan) |
| Origin | East China; name derived from Wenzhou Prefecture (Zhejiang, China) |
| Variety Type | Mandarin citrus fruit (fresh market, juice, processing) |
| Plant Type | Evergreen small tree (Rutaceae) |
| Growth Habit | Spreading canopy; generally nearly thornless; early-maturing mandarin type |
| Bearing Age | Grafted trees often begin fruiting about 2–3 years after planting (seed-grown trees can take 6–8+ years) |
| Fruit Development Period | Citrus fruit typically develops for ~6–9 months after flowering/anthesis (cultivar and climate dependent) |
| Season of Maturity / Harvest | Common maturity season: September to December (example: subtropical production regions) |
| Fruit Traits | Easy-peel “zipper” skin; usually seedless; sweet-mild flavor with low acidity |
| Key Traits | One of the more cold-tolerant mandarins; valued for early harvest and good eating quality |
