Rose Apple

Rose Apple

　　Rose Apple, locally known as "chicken poop fruit," is a fruit variety with bright red skin, thick flesh, and a crisp, tender, and smooth texture. Rich in nutrients and primarily consumed fresh, it is a highly popular fruit among the public.

　　Rose Apple has been cultivated in Shilou Town for over 30 years, mainly concentrated in Qiaotang and Shengzhou Villages. This variety is highly adaptable, easy to grow, simple to manage, and fast-growing. It typically becomes harvestable within two years of planting, and there is no significant fluctuation in yield between abundant and lean years. Due to its superior quality, aside from some local sales, a large quantity is exported to Hong Kong, Macau, and nearby counties and cities. Its price is 4–5 times that of other types of guava, making it highly profitable and a key source of income and prosperity for local residents. Currently, Shilou Town has applied to higher authorities to establish a project for creating a "Southern Small Woody Fruit Base" in order to fill a local gap in fruit production. According to statistics, the town has planted Rose Apple on over 700 acres, with yields reaching 2,000 kilograms per acre, and the fruit is harvested and marketed from early July to late August each year.