What does The Improved mean?

General Fruit Growing
#1

I have satsuma grafts that are one year old, but I am wondering if the Improved satsuma is anything different, or is it just a nursery sales gimmick?
I tried searching for the variety title, but what comes up in most cases is information on Satsuma. So I would like to know if anyone knows the difference between the well known Satsuma and what some members refer to as the Improved Satsuma?
Dennis
Kent, wa

#2

Are you referring to the mandarin (tangerine) cultivars, or?

#3

No I am referring to one member that has this variety of plum. So it’s about plum varieties.
Dennis

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#4

It’s something that Fruitwood nursery offers. I’ve never seen it anywhere else. I’m thinking it was a branch on their tree that they consider improved.

You could always call fruitwood and ask them.

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#5

Good idea,will let you know what I get from them
Thanks
Dennis

#6

Improved Satsuma is aka Mariposa plum.

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#7

Thanks I just found that out, do you grow it and what do you think of this variety
Dennis