I. Introduction to Huanghua Pear Tree:
Huanghuali tree, whose scientific name is Dalbergia odorifera, also known as Dalbergia hainanensis and Huanghuali, is mainly distributed in the low-altitude plains and hilly areas of Jianfengling, Diaoluoshan Mountain, Hainan Island, China. It is the main material for hardwood furniture in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it is better to use yellow-brown heartwood. Huanghuali furniture is outstanding, which is impeccable from the perspective of artistic aesthetics and ergonomics, and can be called the treasure of world furniture art. The height can reach 20 meters and the DBH can reach 0.8 meters. It is one of 34 kinds of redwoods belonging to 5 genera, 8 categories and international standards. It has a wide range of uses, and its wood value is quite high. It is a unique and precious tree species, distributed in hilly areas or plains and terraces at low altitude on the island.
Second, the characteristics of Huanghua pear tree:
Huanghua pear is actually a yellow-brown "flower pear" or "flower palm" It is the main material of hardwood furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties, and it is better to have yellow-brown heartwood. In Ming and Qing dynasties, exquisite wooden furniture was made of "Huanghuali". Its texture was hidden or present, and its color was not quiet or loud. It was regarded as a superior product and was favored by craftsmen in Ming and Qing dynasties. Especially, the aesthetic interest of literati and official doctors in the prosperous Ming and Qing dynasties made Huanghuali furniture stand out from the crowd, and it was impeccable from the perspective of artistic aesthetics and ergonomics. It can be called a treasure in the world furniture art.
Three, huanghuali tree species:
Avocado:
Avocado is also called oil grid or oil, which is characterized by dark color, high specific gravity, good density and strong oiliness, but the texture is average. The colors are mainly dark brown and purple, and some are close to black. Mainly produced in western China, such as Changjiang, Ledong and Baisha.
Yellow pear:
Yellow pear, also called chaff lattice or chaff pear, is characterized by light color, slightly poor specific gravity and density, slightly poor oiliness, but good texture. The main colors are light yellow, golden yellow, light brown and reddish brown. Mainly produced in the east and northeast of China, such as Sanya and Haikou.