Wengyuan Sanhua Plums

Wengyuan Sanhua Plums

Wengyuan Sanhua Plums are a protected geographical indication product.

Wengyuan Sanhua Plums are a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　Sanhua plums originated in Sanhua Village, Longxian Town, Wengyuan County, and are recorded in the "Wengyuan Annals" from the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, the "Shaoguan Prefecture Records," and the "Cihai" encyclopedia. They bloom and bear fruit in early spring each year, ripening around the Summer Solstice. The fruits are large, with thick flesh, no pits, small seeds, and offer a sweet, crisp taste along with a unique aromatic fragrance. They are rich in vitamins and an appropriate amount of sugar, earning them the reputation as the “finest fruit of Lingnan and the king of summer fruits.” In 1986, they were awarded the title of “Famous and High-Quality Variety” at the Guangdong Provincial Fruit Evaluation Conference. In 1987, they were ranked among the top ten rare and premium fruits in Guangdong Province, beloved by people both at home and abroad. This year, Sanhua plums have been approved by the Shaoguan Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision as an export product. Additionally, after being reviewed by the China Green Food Development Center and meeting the Grade A standards for green food, they have been certified as Grade A green food products, authorized to use the green food label.

　　There are many varieties of Sanhua plums, with the Jima plum and honey plum being the most flavorful. Sanhua plums ripen during Mangzhong and the Summer Solstice, making them an off-season fruit in cities. Their characteristics include large size, thick flesh, no pits, small seeds, sweetness and crispness, and a fragrant aroma. In 1987, Sanhua plums were named one of the top ten rare and premium fruits in Guangdong Province. Every year in late June, the “China Wengyuan Sanhua Plum Festival” is held. (Shaoguan)

　　On April 1, 2010, Wengyuan Sanhua Plums received the first fruit export certification in Shaoguan and went abroad. Wengyuan Sanhua Plums have long enjoyed a great reputation and are a Guangdong Provincial brand product, a geographical indication product, and a green food.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Sanhua plums includes the administrative regions of three towns in Wengyuan County, Guangdong Province: Longxian Town, Bazi Town, and Jiangwei Town.