Hezhang Cherries

Hezhang Cherries

　　Hezhang cherries are a specialty of Hezhang County in Bijie City, Guizhou Province. They are sweet and tangy, large in size with bright color, and offer high potential added value for development. Hezhang County has been designated as the “Hometown of Chinese Cherries.”

　　The county has approximately 100,000 mu of reclaimed and barren land suitable for cherry cultivation, and its geographic and climatic conditions are highly favorable for developing the cherry industry. In addition, the unique natural advantages—including pollution-free water sources and slightly alkaline soil—contribute to the cherries’ excellent qualities: thin skin, thick flesh, juicy pulp, small pits, bright jewel-like color, and a sweet honey-like taste. Known as the “First Spring Fruit,” Hezhang cherries are highly favored by consumers. When in season, they are widely sold to cities such as Guiyang, Kunming, and Chengdu. Hezhang has truly earned the title of “Hometown of Chinese Cherries.”

　　Currently, Hezhang has a total of 33,600 mu of cherry orchards. Among them, 20,000 mu are young orchards, with an annual yield of 25,000 tons and an annual output value exceeding 500 million yuan, making the “small cherry” a true driver of a big industry.