Sugar Belle Orange (Citrus reticulata Clemintine x Minneola)

Sugar Belle Orange (Citrus reticulata Clemintine x Minneola)The Sweet and Tangy Delight Common Names: Sugar Belle Citrus, Sugar Belle Mandarin Hybrid Family: Rutaceae Origin: 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

The Sweet and Tangy Delight

Common Names: Sugar Belle Citrus, Sugar Belle Mandarin Hybrid
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: 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.

Leaves: The Sugar Belle tree features deep green, glossy leaves that provide a lush, evergreen appearance throughout the year. The foliage adds a tropical touch to gardens and makes the tree an attractive ornamental as well as a fruit producer.

Fruits: Sugar Belle citrus fruits are small to medium-sized with a bell-shaped profile. The skin is bright orange, easy to peel, and encloses juicy, sweet-tangy flesh. The flavor is a harmonious blend of sweetness with a hint of tartness, making it perfect for fresh eating, juicing, and adding zest to culinary dishes. Sugar Belle oranges pack the vitamin C punch we all need at the start of cold & flu seasons, with reports of considerably higher levels of it compared to other citrus fruit.

Uses: The versatility of Sugar Belle citrus makes it ideal for fresh consumption, juicing, and use in a variety of culinary creations. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a part of salads, desserts, or beverages, this fruit is sure to delight the taste buds.