What varieties of hawthorn trees are there? A detailed introduction to common varieties

The hawthorn slices we commonly eat are made from hawthorn fruit as the raw material; they taste sweet and sour and also help strengthen the stomach and aid digestion, so many people like to buy them to eat. So what varieties of hawthorn trees are there? Below, the editor will introduce a few of the more common ones.

What varieties of hawthorn trees are there?

Hawthorn trees mainly have four major varieties: Dawuleng hawthorn, Daguo hawthorn, Dajinxing hawthorn and Damianqiu hawthorn. Each has its own advantages and also has its own requirements for the growing environment. When choosing, we must consider the geographical environment and climate conditions and weigh them carefully.

1. Dawuleng hawthorn tree

This variety of hawthorn tree originated in Shandong, and later spread to Henan, Shanxi and Liaoning, where it is planted. Its fruit ripens in mid-to-late October each year. The skin is bright red and glossy, and the flesh is tender, sweet and slightly sour. It is very suitable for fresh eating and even more suitable for processing into candies, canned goods, preserved fruit, etc. Main characteristics: First, the fruit is large, with an average single fruit weight of 24.3 grams and a maximum of more than 30 grams; second, it stores well. Fruit of hawthorn trees that ripens in late October can be kept at room temperature naturally until the end of May the following year without rotting.

2. Daguo hawthorn tree

If selecting hawthorn tree varieties according to the two major standards of "high yield - high quality", then the Daguo hawthorn tree should be the first choice. This variety is described as follows: "single fruit weight, single plant yield and quality rank first among the hawthorn varieties currently discovered in the country", which fully shows the high yield and high quality characteristics of Daguo hawthorn. Its place of origin is Jingxi, Baise, Guangxi, and it is a local specialty. Its processed products have long been exported at home and abroad and have long been famous. Although the Daguo hawthorn tree originated in Jingxi, Guangxi, it has strong adaptability and can be planted in both the north and the south.

3. Dajinxing hawthorn tree

This variety is mainly distributed in the areas of Shandong, Hebei and Shanxi. The fruit is oblate, the skin is purplish red, and the flesh is greenish yellow or pink. The flesh is relatively hard and dense, with a particularly strong sour taste. The flesh rate is as high as 89.5%. It is very suitable for processing into cakes, preserved fruit, wine and juice, etc., and is an excellent processing variety.

4. Damianqiu hawthorn tree

This variety of hawthorn tree has strong adaptability and can be planted in most areas of the country. At present, the main production areas are in the Fangshan, Miyun and Huairou areas of Beijing. The Damianqiu hawthorn fruit is oblate, orange-red, with yellow-green flesh that is loose and fine, and it has characteristics such as early fruiting and easy high yield.

Alright, that is all for today's sharing by the editor. Above, we introduced in detail four varieties of hawthorn trees. Each has its own advantages. If you want to plant them, you can choose according to your situation!

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