Key points of elm cultivation

Tree species with positive ecological habits are light-loving, drought-tolerant, cold-resistant, barren-tolerant and adaptable. Developed root system, strong wind resistance and soil conservation. Strong germination and pruning resistance. Fast growth and long life. Not waterproof and moisture-proof. It has anti-pollution and strong dust retention ability for leaves.

Seeding propagation is mainly used for seedling raising, and tillering cutting propagation can also be used. Harvest after sowing, 1000-grain weight is 7.7 grams, and the germination rate is 65% ~ 85%. The survival rate of cutting propagation is high, reaching about 85%, and the cutting seedlings grow fast. Extensive management.

It is derived from Ulmus pumila L. of Ulmus genus of Ulmus family, and is used as medicine with fruit (Ulmus pumila L.), bark, leaves and roots. Before the leaves of elm come out in spring, pick immature samara, remove impurities and dry it in the sun. Bark, peel off the bark and dry it, or peel off the bark in summer and autumn, remove the rough skin, dry it or use it fresh. Dry or fresh leaves picked in summer and autumn. Root bark is harvested in autumn.

Functional indication

Yu Qian: soothe the nerves and strengthen the spleen. Used for neurasthenia, insomnia, loss of appetite and increased leucorrhea.

Skin and leaves: soothe nerves and promote urination. Used for neurasthenia, insomnia, fatigue and edema. Endothelium: external treatment of fractures and traumatic bleeding.

Usage and dosage: 1 ~ 3 RMB; Bark and leaf 3 ~ 5 yuan. Mix bone with endothelial wine and apply it to the affected area, and apply endothelial powder to the affected area to stop bleeding.

Remarks (1) belong to the following plants and are used as medicine in different regions. Ulmus pumila (Larix gmelinii, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus pumila); Yupilosa Ryder. ; Ulmus yunnanensis (Ulmus lanceaefolia Roxb.

Excerpted from the National Collection of Chinese Herbal Medicine

The main pests and diseases are elm, elm, elm and scarab.

Greening purposes Elm is a good tree species for street trees, shade trees, factory greening, shelter forests and surrounding greening, but there are many diseases and insect pests. Straight wood, used for houses, furniture, farm tools, etc. Fruit, bark and leaves can be used as medicine to soothe the nerves and treat neurasthenia and insomnia; Young fruits and leaves are eaten or used as feed; Bark can be used as a flying rope; It is also a tree species with strong resistance to toxic gases (carbon dioxide and chlorine). Plants contain many kinds of zizanol, such as β-zizanol, plant alcohol and coumarol, as well as tannin, gum and fatty oil. Sowing and breeding, sowing when picking ripe fruits.

The characteristics and history of elm, known as "elm pimple", are said to be difficult to understand and cut. In fact, from now on, the old elm is more like a "market" veteran who knows the customs. Whether in front of Wang Xietang or in the backyard of the people, you can see its standing figure, bold and hearty laughter and decorative talent. The old elm tree, with its tough personality, heavy personality and open mind, has occupied a huge market share and won unanimous praise and appreciation!

Ulmus pumila, Ulmus pumila and Ulmus pumila are mainly produced in temperate zones, deciduous trees and tall trees, which are distributed all over the north, especially in the Yellow River basin. Elm wood is tough, clear in texture, moderate in hardness and strength, suitable for general relief carvings, smooth in plane, beautiful in chord patterns, and "chicken-winged wood" patterns, which can be used for furniture and decoration. After drying, modeling, carving, polishing and painting, elm can be made into exquisite carved lacquer crafts. It can be seen everywhere in the furniture market in the north.

Elms and beeches produced in the south are called "beeches in the north". And the width of the fabric is large, and the texture is moist and excellent; The deformation rate is small, and the carved patterns are mostly rough. This is a great man and a gentleman.

Elm can be divided into yellow elm and purple elm. Elm is more common, and the wood is pale yellow when it is newly cut, and its color gradually deepens with the growth of tree age; Purple elm is naturally dark purple, and the color of heavy elm is similar to that of old mahogany. So the biggest furniture in the north is elm, waxed and painted. Elm is made of other materials, and traces of elm furniture can be seen at any time in Shanxi, Shandong, Hebei, Henan and other ancient furniture provinces. The production time span of elm furniture is very long, and it never stopped from the beginning of Ming Dynasty to the end of Qing Dynasty, and its evolution process and regional characteristics are very clear. Early elm furniture was mainly dedicated to furniture, such as tables and cases, which looked like Gu Zhuo and were mostly displayed in temples, family shrines and other places, so it can be preserved to this day. There is a wooden basin carved from elm, without paint or decoration. After long-term touch and air oxidation, the patina is bright and dazzling, and the wood grain is old and vigorous. A century-old relic, intact, caresses the heart like a crisp. As if touching the vicissitudes of life.

Now there is a saying in the market that white wood can also be collected, referring to elm in the Ming Dynasty and nanmu in the Qing Dynasty. However, due to the beautiful natural grain, tough texture, tall and straight grain, and the unique simple and natural color and charm of elm, it is in line with the concept of being a man respected by the ancients. Therefore, from ancient times to the present, elm is very popular, and it is the first choice for making furniture, from dignitaries and literati to Li people.

As far as its history is concerned, since the furniture age, there has been elm furniture. Elm furniture represents not only a tradition, but also a culture, a taste and a style. Therefore, elm furniture is gradually collected and loved by more and more people. Therefore, the collection of elm furniture must start from the craft, the carver should be delicate and the lines should be smooth; It depends not only on whether the appearance is complete and beautiful, but also on whether the workmanship is fine and perfect. For example, the production of table utensils is generally very fine, and its value is even higher than that of a large piece of furniture. Collectors see whether it can preserve its value, mainly in the following aspects. First, the beauty of form and shape of furniture, whether complex or simple, depends on whether it is attractive or not. Second, the material is excellent, and the log material can be preserved for a long time, so the more you use it, the more moist it is. Third, exquisite workmanship, elegance, comeliness and elegance, and good aesthetic intention. Of course, it is also valuable to get a batch of classical elm furniture with good carving and complete appearance. Even so, if you can have one or two pieces of elm furniture, it will be enough to decorate the room and shine.