Bayberry is a highly seasonal fruit. Each year, as different varieties hit the market in sequence, we get to savor its diverse flavors ranging from sweet to tangy. Today, we will take an in-depth look at bayberry production regions and various varieties, helping you find your favorite in the wonderful world of bayberries.
Yunnan Specialty Early-Ripened Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: March 10th
- Mass supply: March 25th - April 15th
- End of season: After April 15th
As the first bayberry variety to arrive each year, Yunnan Specialty Early-Ripened Bayberry brings the taste of spring. The fruits are relatively small with a deep red color and rich flavor. Their skin stays dry, making them easy to transport—perfect for awakening the appetite in early spring. Notably, their sweetness with a hint of tartness builds up people’s eager anticipation for the spring season. With its early market arrival, this variety serves as a long-awaited signal for bayberry lovers that the bayberry season has begun.
Yunnan Hard-Flesh Early Bayberry (Qiaomei)
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: March 20th
- Mass supply: April 1st - April 20th
- End of season: After April 20th
Yunnan Hard-Flesh Early Bayberry (Qiaomei) boasts plump flesh, round fruit shape, deep red color, and a natural pine-like aroma. It strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and tartness, with high sugar content and low acidity—making it a favorite among bayberry enthusiasts. It also has strong storage resistance; its firm flesh allows it to stay fresh even during long-distance transportation. The unique flavor of this hard-flesh early bayberry makes it a standout star in the spring market.
Yunnan Regular Early Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: April 5th
- Mass supply: April 12th - April 30th
- End of season: After April 25th
Yunnan Regular Early Bayberry is one of the varieties with the finest flesh. Its flesh is delicate and juicy, with moderate sweetness and a refreshing hint of tartness. When fully ripe, the flesh turns tender, offering a burst of sweet flavor with every bite. It hits the market a bit later—by April, when late spring transitions to early summer, it is at its most delicious. With its mild taste, it is suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
Yunnan Mid-Season Bayberry (Soft-Flesh Bayberry)
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: April 10th
- Mass supply: April 15th - May 1st
- End of season: After May 1st
Yunnan Mid-Season Bayberry (Soft-Flesh Bayberry) stands out for its delicate and plump flesh. Its flesh is soft and residue-free, filled with abundant juice that delivers a sweet and refreshing taste—earning it the title of "bright pearl" among summer bayberry varieties. With high sugar content and low acidity, it is ideal for consumers who prefer sweet flavors. Especially from mid-April to May, it brings a sense of freshness and moisture to the season.
Yunnan Water Chestnut Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: April 20th
- Mass supply: May 5th - May 25th
- End of season: After May 20th
Yunnan Water Chestnut Bayberry has plump fruits, firm flesh, deep red color, and a subtle pine-like aroma in its taste. It has high sugar content and low acidity, offering a rich flavor profile that caters to foodies who love intense bayberry flavors. This variety also performs well in transportation, making it highly competitive in the market thanks to its suitability for long-distance shipping.
Yunnan Hard-Flesh Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: April 20th
- Mass supply: April 25th - May 10th
- End of season: After May 10th
Yunnan Hard-Flesh Bayberry has small, compact fruits with plump flesh and a deep red color that leans towards black. Its thin yet tough skin makes it particularly suitable for transportation and storage. It has a unique flavor with a balanced mix of sweetness and tartness, which is especially popular among consumers who enjoy a stronger tangy taste. It enters the market relatively early, mainly from late April to early May, making it a great choice for the late spring to early summer period.
Yunnan Dongkui Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: May 5th
- Mass supply: May 15th - May 30th
- End of season: After June 1st
Yunnan Dongkui Bayberry features large fruits, bright color, and plump flesh, with a sweet and rich taste. Its high sugar content and low acidity make it deeply loved by consumers. Particularly from mid-May to the end of May, when it hits the market in peak season, its irresistible sweet flavor makes it the "star flavor" of the season.
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Fujian Specialty Early-Ripened Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: April 25th
- Mass supply: May 1st - May 18th
As a representative bayberry variety from Fujian, Fujian Specialty Early-Ripened Bayberry has larger fruits than other varieties, with thin skin and abundant juice, and a natural balance of sweetness and tartness. Its flesh is plump and delicate, with high sweetness and moderate acidity—making it a top choice for many bayberry lovers. It enters the market from late April to mid-May, serving as a delicious option during the transition from spring to summer.
Fujian Mid-Season Bayberry (Soft-Flesh Bayberry)
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: May 15th
- Mass supply: May 18th - May 30th
Fujian Mid-Season Bayberry has round-shaped fruits, plump flesh, and a sweet taste. With high sugar content and moderate acidity, it is suitable for all types of consumers. Notably, its fine fibers create an ultra-smooth texture with no residue, making it an ideal fruit choice for summer family gatherings. It mainly hits the market in mid-May, serving as a seasonal fruit for the spring-summer transition.
Fujian Hard-Flesh Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: May 15th
- Mass supply: May 20th - June 5th
- End of season: After June 5th
Fujian Hard-Flesh Bayberry has large fruits with plump flesh and a deep red color. Its outer part is firm while the inner flesh is soft, making it highly suitable for transportation. It has a rich flavor with high sugar content and low acidity, along with a unique pine-like aroma. With its well-timed market arrival, it is deeply loved by consumers who enjoy a sweet-tart taste.
Fujian Dongkui Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: May 25th
- Mass supply: May 28th - June 15th
- End of season: June 10th - June 15th
Fujian Dongkui Bayberry has large fruits, plump flesh, bright deep red color, and a sweet taste, with high sugar content and low acidity. Its intense flavor and rich texture make it one of the most popular bayberry varieties in summer. It enters the market from late May to mid-June, and its appearance marks it as an iconic summer fruit.
Zhejiang Dongkui Bayberry
- Market Availability:
- Small batches: June 12th
- Mass supply: June 18th - July 5th
- End of season: July 5th (for alpine-grown varieties)
Zhejiang Dongkui Bayberry has large plump fruits and a bright color. With high sugar content, a sweet taste, and low acidity, it is perfect for those who love sweet bayberries. It enters the market relatively late—usually starting from mid-June and ending in early July. Its arrival brings the final climax to the summer bayberry season.
Whether it’s the early-ripened bayberries of early spring or the Dongkui bayberries of midsummer, every variety from every region has its unique charm. Different bayberry varieties offer distinct taste layers, waiting for you to savor them one by one.