It is kind of hard to tell from the picture........but, it looks like you have it planted a little too deep.
Fruit trees are grafted at the base and should be planted even or just above the ground level. Put any extra dirt around the outside of your hole so that it forms a 'bowl" shape around the plant. This will keep the water from flowing away from the plant.
It looks like you have fairly good soil.....so that is good. Don't let the soil get too dry. Water the plant about once a week to keep the soil from drying out. If it gets really hot and dry, you may have to water it twice a week for a month or two until the plant gets established.
When you see the plant putting out new growth......you can sprinkle about half a cup of 8-8-8 fertilezer around the outside of your "hole" where you planted it.
Good luck. With a plant that size, you may get a few satsumas next fall.
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