Qingyun Golden Silk Jujube

Qingyun Golden Silk Jujube

　　Qingyun Golden Silk Jujube is a specialty of Qingyun County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. It is known for its attractive appearance, thin and bright red skin, thick flesh, small pit, dense and juicy texture, sweet and crisp taste, and rich nutrition.

　　Qingyun Golden Silk Jujube is one of the traditional specialties of Qingyun. Its cultivation began in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, flourished during the Wei and Jin periods, reached its peak in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has been revitalized in modern times. A 1,600-year-old jujube tree located in Zhouyin Village still bears lush green leaves and bright red fruits; nearly a thousand ancient jujube trees with several hundred years of age are concentrated in areas around Zhouyin, Chengjia, Bianjia, Dengjia, Yaojia, and Fangzi Villages.

　　After thousands of years of cultivation and selection, there are now over 30 varieties of jujubes grown in the region. In recent years, new varieties such as New Golden Jujube No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been successfully developed. These varieties are notable for their large size, thin skin, high sugar content, no need to split the fruit, and resistance to cracking—qualities that have made them highly favored by domestic and international buyers. The area also hosts the largest collection of new Golden Silk Jujube varieties in China. The quality of Qingyun Golden Silk Jujube is excellent: fresh jujubes have thin, tender skin, thick flesh, fine texture, abundant juice, small and brightly colored pits, and a sweet, crisp, and refreshing taste. When dried to semi-dryness and broken open, golden threads shine brilliantly and can be stretched an inch or two without breaking. With extremely high nutritional value, it is a treasured food for enriching blood, beautifying the complexion, and promoting longevity.

　　In December 2004, the State Forestry Administration announced the third list of “China’s Famous Specialty Economic Forest Towns,” and Qingyun County was named the “Hometown of China’s Golden Silk Jujube.”