Xiangcheng Apples

Xiangcheng Apples

　　Xiangcheng is one of the counties in Sichuan with the highest apple production. It is also a high-quality ecological zone for apples in China. The main apple varieties grown include Golden Delicious (also known as Yellow Delicious or Yellow Banana), Red Star, Red Crown, Fuji, and New Red Star. In recent years, early to mid-season new varieties such as Hongjinkei, Hongyue, and Jonathan have also been introduced, performing well and being planted on a large scale.

　　Xiangcheng County in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture boasts abundant natural resources. The county has a total of 34,912 mu of arable land, averaging 1.57 mu per capita, including 5,011 mu under double-cropping per year, 10,081 mu under triple-cropping every two years, and 19,820 mu under single-cropping per year. The current forested area covers 4.0802 million mu, with a standing timber volume of 12.7 million cubic meters and a forest coverage rate of 21%. There are a total of 615 plant species and over 50 types of trees. The valley areas produce a variety of temperate fruits and dried fruits, making it an optimal growing region for apples.