How does Sanhua plum adapt to the climate?

Sanhua Plum, also known as Damaili Plum, Jima Plum and Hua Shan Plum, is one of the most famous fruits in Guangdong. Sanhua Town, wengyuan county is the birthplace of Sanhua Plum, with a long history of planting Sanhua Plum. According to historical records, Sanhua plum was planted in Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty, so the planting history of Sanhua plum has been recorded for nearly 500 years. "Porcelain Sea" and "China Famous Porcelain Sea" both record that Sanhua plum is a specialty of Wengyuan.

Originated in Sanhua Town, Longxian Town, Jiangwei Town and Bazai Town, wengyuan county City, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province; In 20 13, the planting area of Sanhua plum has reached more than 200,000 mu, with an annual output of 654.38 million tons and an output value of 350 million yuan. It is the largest production base of Sanhua plum in Guangdong Province, and is known as "the first town of Sanhua plum in China". In 1990s, this variety was introduced to the northwest of Fujian Province and Xinyi City of Guangdong Province, and was planted in large quantities. Sanhua plum planted in Xinyi City has unique local characteristics and won the second place in "Top Ten Excellent Fruits in Lingnan" in 20 1 1 year. However, in recent years, in many local shopping malls and markets, small and sour fruits are sold under the signboard of Sanhua plum, and the taste is very different. Seriously affect the brand of Sanhua plum. Only Sanhuamei in Sanhua Village, wengyuan county, Shaoguan is authentic.

Sanhua plum is a deciduous fruit tree in temperate zone and has strong adaptability to climate. However, encountering low-temperature frost or continuous rainy weather at flowering stage will cause serious flowering and even loss of harvest. On the other hand, the high temperature in spring is not conducive to the formation of fruits. Sanhua plum is a fruit tree that likes sunshine and is not suitable for cultivation in places with bad sunshine. Attention should be paid to planting density and pruning to meet its light demand. Insufficient light will not only affect its growth and fruit quality and color. Sanhua plum is not harsh on soil, as long as the soil layer is deep but not too barren, and the slightly acidic soil with deep soil layer and rich humus is the most suitable for cultivation.