Yunxiang Chuliang Longan

Last updated 2026-11-09 —   Yunxiang Chuliang Longan is named after the high-quality longan grown abundantly in Yunxiang. In 1991, Yunxiang Township first introduced and trial-planted 8 hectares from Gaozhou. With the support of the Provincial Fruit Research Institute and the Heshan Science and Technology Bureau, the trial was an instant success. It has since expanded to cover 270 hectares. Thanks to expert cultivation and the nourishing local environment, the quality surpasses the original variety, earning widespread fame in markets far and wide. This variety boasts vigorous plant growth with a round or semi-round canopy; short internodes, abundant branching, and rough bark; large fruit of uniform size with a flat, round shape; individual fruits weighing 12–14 grams; yellowish-brown shells with smooth surfaces; thick, opaque milky-white flesh measuring 0.65–0.67 cm, easily separable from the seed, crisp in texture, sweet and delicious in flavor, and of premium quality. The seeds are small, and the edible rate of the fruit is 74%. The flesh contains 21% soluble solids and 18.6% total sugar. Each 100 ml of juice contains 52.1 mg of vitamin C, and the fruit has a high drying yield. In 1999, Yunxiang Township produced 240 tons of longan, generating an income of 2.2 million yuan.