Karagach is a tree from the ilm genus, which also includes elm, elm, birch bark, and elm tree. The name of the genus comes from the Celtic elm. By and large, elm is the Turkic name for the widely known small-leaved elm found in Central Asia, the Volga region, and the Southern Urals. In total, 16 plant species belong to the ilm genus, including elm - a tree with an attractive appearance.
Description
Like all plants of this genus, elm is a large tree, reaching a height of 20-25 meters and a girth of up to 1 meter. This is a deciduous plant with a round or elliptical crown shape, very fond of bright sunny areas, but itself gives an abundant shadow. Leaflets are quite large, carved, have another arrangement. The elm tree, whose photo you see, blooms with small and nondescript
flowers. Flowering occurs before the leaves bloom in mid-spring (April-May). Collected in bunches of elm flowers are valuable honey plants. Lionfish - the fruits of a tree - ripen in early June and resemble small flying saucers with a seed inside. In China, unripe fruits are used by culinary specialists as ingredients for exotic nutritious salads.
Karagach is a tree used since ancient times for landscaping gardens and parks. In autumn, the leaves turn bright yellow and adorn beautifully.
Park areas.
Using
Karagach is a tree with very strong and dense wood, characterized by a dark brown-red color. This quality is greatly appreciated by woodcarvers. In addition, despite its strength, it is easy to process, does not crack and does not rot. Annual rings are clearly visible on it, and the texture is clearly visible not only in the transverse, but also in the longitudinal section. In addition to its beautiful color, the wood has a silky sheen and forms a moire texture. Due to its properties and qualities of wood, elm is so valuable. The tree, the description of which speaks of its unique characteristics, is used in the production of decorative interior items and furniture. Another quality that makes the use of elm in furniture production popular is its flexibility after steaming. Wood easily takes the form that the master wants to give it. However, it also has negative qualities - due to its fineness, it is difficult to grind and stain. Furniture items from elm have a special property. Even processed wood produces a special aroma that acts on humans as an antidepressant. Perhaps this is precisely why elm - a tree that was mocked by the rich buys and shahs of Central Asia.
History
In addition to furniture production in Russia, various household utensils were made from elm wood: spoons, bowls, ladles, and tree bark was used to tan leather. In addition, it was used for medical purposes - for the treatment of burns and eye diseases. In England, the expression "elm and vine" was used to describe lovers - back in Homeric times it was believed that the elm was dedicated to Bacchus, the god of winemaking. It was to this tree that the vines were tied, and in autumn it was strewn with bunches of grapes.