Xiaozhuang Bayberries

Xiaozhuang Bayberries

　　Located in Xiaozhuang Village, Linxi, Chao’an County, the area boasts naturally fertile soil, perfect for growing a variety of fruit trees. The bayberries produced here are bright crimson-red, uniquely flavorful, and perfectly balanced between sweet and sour — suitable for all ages, making them an ideal post-meal treat that has long been beloved by many, earning the renowned title “Xiaozhuang Bayberries”!

　　As bayberries have been a traditional product of the village and one of its most famous fruits, a dedicated bayberry market has existed here since ancient times up to the present.

　　Bayberries are best eaten fresh, not suitable for long storage, and must be picked, sold, and consumed promptly. During the harvest season, every able-bodied person in the village joins in the effort. They pick the berries in the early morning, bring them to market before noon, and vendors from various regions come to select their stock. Some load them onto trucks to transport and sell in nearby cities and counties. Others ride bicycles, carrying bamboo baskets filled with fresh bayberries, heading to Dian Shi, Guantang, Xikou, Yixi, Chaozhou... calling out their wares as they weave through streets and alleys.

　　Since the reform and opening-up, farmers in the village have expanded bayberry cultivation, improved varieties through grafting, carefully nurtured the trees, and strengthened management, resulting in more lush growth and rounder, juicier, plumper fruits with thick flesh and small pits. The village now produces over 100,000 kilograms of bayberries annually.