Black Peach

Black Peach

　　　　The Black Peach belongs to the hard-shelled walnut subgroup of the southern variety group, primarily growing at altitudes between 200 and 1,200 meters. It is distributed across towns such as Xinqiao, Furong, and Jinyuan in Changshan County, with the largest concentration found in Qianshan, Yanbei, and Xilingang of Xinqiao Township. The Black Peach is a wild fruit native to high-altitude regions and has been cultivated by humans for 200 years.

　　The Black Peach gets its name from its dark-colored exterior. There are both large and small varieties of the fruit. The large fruits have a diameter of 6.5–7.5 cm, while the small ones measure 4.0–4.5 cm. The fruit shape index is about 1.0. The flesh is deep purple-red, sweet with a slight tang, crisp and pleasant to eat. The fuzzy skin does not need to be washed off before eating. It is highly nutritious—per 100g of fresh fruit, it contains 5.22g of sugar, 0.085g of fat (significantly lower than regular peaches), 20.29mg of Vitamin C, 5.07g of crude fiber, and 7.303g of inorganic salts (all higher than regular peaches), and it aids digestion and benefits the stomach. The edible portion is substantial, exceeding 92%, and the pit separates easily, making it suitable for processing. It is high-yielding and stable, with strong resistance to pests and diseases.

The yield per plant can exceed 50 kg.