Hi Dave (and other Zone 8 Texans),
I took a photo this a.m. to show you the "horrors" you can expect growing Satsumas outside in the ground. As I mentioned, these trees are in a strong micro-climate (up against a South wall). This winter has been awful due to the low temps- the trees are fried. I am not the least bit worried though. They will have all new foliage straightaway and be blooming as soon as our temps moderate. Browns Select has been particularly hardy for me. As I mentioned in my prior post, many years this does NOT happen and the trees are nice looking all winter. Last year was a good example- no burn at all. No trees I have planted away from the house have survived more than a couple years- no matter the cultivar.
