How much does a Huanghuali (Hainan rosewood) sapling cost? A detailed explanation of variety characteristics
Huanghuali is a common high-quality timber used for making furniture on the market. Because of its extraordinary characteristics, Huanghuali has also become synonymous with classical furniture. Huanghuali not only shows superior value as timber, but also has good medicinal value, and can help lower blood pressure. In addition, Huanghuali also has very good ornamental value, and many people buy Huanghuali saplings to plant. At present, there are many varieties of Huanghuali saplings, prices vary greatly, and many varieties also have considerable collectible value. Below, we will focus on understanding the prices and varieties of Huanghuali saplings.
Prices of Huanghuali saplings
Depending on differences in variety and place of origin, the prices of Huanghuali saplings vary greatly, and of course they are also affected by their own specifications (meter diameter, height, etc.). For example, in Danyang City, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, Hainan Huanghuali saplings with a meter diameter below 4 cm and a height below 0.5 m are priced at 20 yuan/plant; in Danzhou City, Danzhou City, Hainan Province, those with a tree height of 0.5-1 m and a straight diameter of 0.8 cm are priced at 6 yuan/plant; in Puning City, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, Vietnamese Huanghuali saplings with a meter diameter of 4-6 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m are priced at 13.5 yuan/plant, etc. Note that the above price data is for reference only; for actual prices, please refer to the quotations of local origin merchants.
Varieties of Huanghuali saplings
1. Hainan Huanghuali. Hainan Huanghuali is also called Hainan Huanghuali wood, and its place of origin is the low-altitude plains and hilly areas of Diaoluo Mountain and Jianfengling on Hainan Island, China. Because it matures slowly, has solid wood, and has beautiful grain, it has always been ranked among the five famous woods, and it is also a national first-class protected plant in our country.
2. Vietnamese Huanghuali. The morphological characteristic of Vietnamese Huanghuali is that it is dioecious. Among them, male plants have a mild scent and are rarely seen, while female plants have a strong sour scent and are also easily confused with Hainan Huanghuali. Vietnamese Huanghuali generally grows on cliffs at an altitude of 400-800 m, and rarely grows in places below an altitude of 400 m.
3. Large-leaf Huanghuali. Large-leaf Huanghuali is a newly discovered variety. Its appearance closely resembles fragrant-branch (Huanghuali) wood, and it has extremely strong ornamental value. In addition, in terms of timber value, its wood grain is fine, the material is excellent, and the strength is high, so it is regarded by many industry insiders as a substitute for Hainan Huanghuali.
4. Burmese rosewood. The scientific name of Burmese rosewood is Pterocarpus macrocarpus, and it is mainly produced in the Indochina Peninsula of Southeast Asia. Its physiological characteristics are a rich aroma, obvious growth rings, reddish-brown heartwood, etc., and the water immersion liquid of its wood shavings shows obvious fluorescence. Moreover, Burmese rosewood is a common type of redwood.
In summary, this is the introduction to the prices and varieties of Huanghuali saplings. Overall, the prices of Huanghuali saplings change with variety, and the diversity of varieties also gives Huanghuali saplings diverse value. Many Huanghuali trees are used in the production of furniture and building materials, and some are also used to make Buddhist prayer beads and bracelets, giving them considerable collectible value.
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