Afraid of pitfalls when growing plums and apricots? A full reveal of the latest premium new plum and apricot varieties in 2026

Introduction to Plum Varieties

Zhongli No. 1: Ripens in late May. The fruit is long heart-shaped, with purplish-red skin. The average single fruit weight is 65 g, and the soluble solids content is 16.1%. It tastes sweet and sour, is very juicy, has a slight fragrance, and is high-yielding.

Zhongli No. 3: Ripens in early July. The fruit is oval, with bright red skin. The average single fruit weight is 98 g, and the largest fruit can reach 137 g. The soluble solids content is 16.4%. It tastes sweet and sour, is very juicy, has a fragrance, and is high-yielding.

Zhongli No. 5: Ripens in early to mid-July. The fruit is nearly round, with green skin. The average single fruit weight is 40 g, and the soluble solids content is 16.5%. It tastes sweet, has moderately abundant juice, crisp and tender flesh, is high-yielding, and is self-fruitful.

Zhongli No. 7: Ripens in early July. The fruit is nearly round, and the mature skin is greenish-yellow. The average single fruit weight is 70 g, and the soluble solids content is 14%. It tastes sweet, is very juicy, has fine and crisp flesh, and is high-yielding.

Fengtang Plum: Ripens in mid-July. The fruit is nearly round, with yellow-green skin. The average single fruit weight is 50 grams, and the soluble solids content is 17%. It tastes sweet, with firm and crisp flesh and abundant juice. It is resistant to storage and transportation. It is recommended to plant pollinator trees to ensure yield.

Huanggan Plum: Ripens in mid-July. The fruit is nearly round, with yellow skin. The average single fruit weight is 60 grams, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. The flesh is crisp, with a sweet and sour taste, abundant juice, and a strong aroma. It is highly productive.

Introduction to Apricot-Plum Varieties

Flavor Rose: Ripens in mid-June. The fruit is oblate, with dark purple skin and dark red flesh. The average single fruit weight is 80 grams, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. It tastes sweet and sour, with abundant juice and aroma. It is highly productive.

Weidi: Ripens in early to mid-June. The fruit is nearly round, with grayish-green skin and red spots showing through, and bright red flesh. The average single fruit weight is 85 grams, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. It tastes sweet and sour, with abundant juice and crisp flesh. It is relatively productive.

Flavor Queen: Ripens in late July. The fruit is nearly round, with green-yellow skin and yellow flesh. The average single fruit weight is 80 grams, and the soluble solids content is 19.0%. It tastes sweet, with abundant juice, fine and crisp flesh, and fragrance. It is highly productive.

Weihou: Ripens in mid-August. The fruit is nearly round, with dark purple skin and orange-yellow flesh. The average single fruit weight is 125 g, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. It tastes sweet and sour, is very juicy, has firm and crisp flesh, a strong aroma, and high yield.

Weiwang: Ripens in mid-to-late August. The fruit is heart-shaped, with purplish-red skin and partially red flesh. The average single fruit weight is 90 g, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. It tastes sweet, is very juicy, has crisp and tender flesh, a strong aroma, and high yield.

Konglongdan: Ripens in late August. The fruit is nearly round, with greenish-yellow skin and red spots showing through, and bright red flesh. The average single fruit weight is 130 g, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. It tastes sweet and sour, is very juicy, has crisp flesh, and is high-yielding.

Introduction to Apricot Varieties

Zaojinyan: Ripens in early to mid-May. The fruit is nearly round, with golden-yellow skin. The average single fruit weight is 60 g, and the soluble solids content is 17.0%. It tastes richly sweet, is very juicy, has a fragrant aroma, and is high-yielding.

Zaohongyan: Ripens from late May to early June. The fruit is oval, with bright red skin. The average single fruit weight is 80 g, and the soluble solids content is 16.5%. It tastes sweet and sour, is very juicy, has a fragrant aroma, relatively firm flesh, and is high-yielding.

Meishuo: Ripens in mid-to-late May. The fruit is nearly round, with golden-yellow skin. The average single fruit weight is 120 g, and the largest fruit can reach 200 g. The soluble solids content is 15.8%. It tastes sweet, is very juicy, has a fragrant aroma, and is high-yielding.

Meixiang: Ripens in early to mid-June. The fruit is nearly round, with light red skin. The average single fruit weight is 100 g, and the soluble solids content is 15.0%. It tastes sweet and sour, is very juicy, has a strong fragrance, and is high-yielding.

Huangjinyouxing: Ripens in mid-June. The fruit is nearly round, with golden-yellow skin, no fuzz, smooth and glossy. The average single fruit weight is 40 g, and the soluble solids content is 22.0%. It tastes richly sweet, is very juicy, is high-yielding, and is self-fruitful.

Golden Sun: Ripens in late May. The fruit is nearly round, with golden-yellow skin and occasional red blush on the sunny side. The average single fruit weight is 70 grams, and the soluble solids content is 14.7%. It tastes sweet and sour, with abundant juice and relatively firm flesh. It is resistant to storage and transportation and is highly productive.