Sugar Belle Orange (Citrus reticulata Clemintine x Minneola)

The Sweet and Tangy Delight Common Names: Sugar Belle Citrus, Sugar Belle Mandarin HybridFamily: RutaceaeOrigin: Florida, USA The Sugar Belle Citrus (Citrus x 'Sugar Belle') is a remarkable hybrid citrus tree that combines the best qualities of Clementine mandarins and Minneola tangelos. Developed in Florida, this variety is prized for its intense sweetness, vibrant flavor, and early ripening season. The fruit has a distinctive bell shape and is known for its rich orange color, easy-to-peel skin, and juicy, aromatic flesh.  MORE RESISTANT TO GREENING: Sugar Belle may be here to save the Florida citrus industry. This University of Florida mandarin hybrid is particularly resistant to greening disease. This tree is the poster child for vitality, with notoriously quick growth and a fairly early harvest that will begin in Mid-November. Sugar Belle is perfect for home gardens, offering an abundant harvest of flavorful citrus that's perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or adding to recipes. Lea