In China, the elm tree is a auspicious species and has always been the most popular. It is often found on slopes and roadsides and is harvested in summer and autumn, either used fresh or dried. So what are the benefits of elm leaves? Let's take a look together.
【Uses of Elm Trees】
Elm trees have a wide range of uses. Not only are they very effective in landscaping, but also because of their thick bark, they are the best tree species for making furniture. The older the elm tree, the more sturdy and beautiful the furniture made from its wood.
Therefore, in life, tree species that are very old are very rare and hard to find.
Taste: Bitter; Nature: Cold
Functions and indications: Clears heat and detoxifies; Cools blood. Used to treat painful sores and ulcers; Irregular menstruation with excessive bleeding.
Usage and dosage of elm leaves: Internal use: Decoction, 6-10g. External use: Appropriate amount, crushed and applied.
【Growing Environment of Elm Trees】
Elm trees are widely used in park landscaping. They have beautiful flowers and leaves, and their branches are tall and upright. Elm trees can be planted in groups to create a landscape of flower seas, or they can be planted as individual landscapes, which can be coordinated with landscape rockeries, creating a particularly beautiful scenery.
Year-round maintenance is simple, mainly pruning the crown, fertilizing, removing weeds, and killing pests. Elm trees have few diseases and pests, and the main prevention is to control the larvae of large green caterpillars that eat leaves.
Elm trees have moderate tolerance to drought. Mild to moderate drought is not a problem, but severe drought can still cause death. Their drought resistance level is not as good as that of gingko trees and willow trees with long root systems.
Elm trees can also grow in various types of soil, with loose soil, black soil, and sandy soil all suitable. However, the soil must have good drainage and be flat. Even during continuous rainfall in summer, the ground should not retain water, and any excess water should be quickly drained. Slightly saline-alkali soil is also acceptable.
