Elm is a genus of Ulmus in the family Ulmus. It is mainly produced in temperate zones and is a deciduous tree. The tree is tall and can be seen everywhere in the north, especially in the Yellow River Basin.

After drying, shaping, carving, polishing and lacquering, elm wood can be used to make exquisite carved lacquer crafts. Russian old elm (i.e. purple elm) is the most classic. It has the advantages of clear texture, large tree size and few scars. It is a precious material for making furniture. The raw material price of elm is about 1,500 yuan per cubic meter. The wood texture is straight, the pattern is clear, the wood has good elasticity, is resistant to moisture and corrosion. Air-dry density: 0.68g/cm3, wood hardness is moderate, easy to dry, not easy to deform and crack, it is the first choice for making furniture. The pattern is beautiful and the color is beautiful and generous. Suitable for high-end furniture, cabinets, carved lacquer crafts, etc. Also known as elm, white elm, home elm

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Elm is known as "elm lump", which is said to be intractable, difficult to cut and difficult to cut. In fact, Lao Yumu is more like a "market" veteran who understands the customs. Whether in front of the king's mansion or in the backyard of the common people, you can see his figure standing there, his bold and hearty laughter, and his talent for decoration. The old elm wood, which is both elegant and popular, occupies a huge share of the market and has won unanimous praise and appreciation from everyone with its tough character, solid character, and clear mind!

Elm wood is tough, with clear texture, moderate hardness and strength. It can be used for general openwork and relief sculptures. It has a smooth planed surface and beautiful chord surface patterns. It has a "chicken wing wood" pattern. It is the main furniture material. one. The characteristics of its wood are that the heartwood and sapwood are clearly distinguished, the sapwood is narrow and dark yellow, and the heartwood is dark purple-gray; the material is light and hard, with high mechanical strength, straight grain, and thick structure. It can be used for furniture, decoration, etc. After drying, shaping, carving, grinding and painting, the elm wood can be used to make exquisite carved and painted crafts. In the north, there are a lot of ancient furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in existence, which shows that the stability of elm wood is relatively good. Elm and beech produced in the south are known as "Northern Elm and Southern Beech".