1. Beech wood is also written as "according to wood" or "module wood".
 2. It is produced in the south of China, but the north doesn't know its name, so it is called South Ulmus pumila.
 3. Although not a luxury wood, it is widely used in the traditional furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially in the folk.
 4. This kind of beech furniture is mostly Ming style, and its shape and production technique are basically the same as those of hardwood furniture such as Huanghuali, which has considerable artistic and historical value.
 5. Beech wood is heavy, firm, impact resistant, easy to bend under steam, and can be used to make shapes. The performance of holding nails is good.
 6. It is a unique wood in Jiangnan, with clear texture, uniform texture, soft and smooth color.
 7. It is heavier than most ordinary hardwoods and belongs to the upper middle level in all wood hardness rankings.
 8. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, beech has always been a common material for folk furniture, followed by the decline of beech materials in China.
 9. In 1999, beech was even listed as a national second level key protected plant, and cutting was prohibited! Because there are no raw materials to process, there are few stores selling domestic beech in the market.
 10. However, people who have bought furniture know that the name of beech is still often mentioned.
 11. Most of the beech wood sold in China's domestic wood market is imported. It is produced in Europe and North America. The wood performance is stable, and it belongs to middle and high grade furniture materials.
 12. Beech is a common species in ancient Jiangnan area.
 13. Those who have a little knowledge of collection may have heard of "according to wood", such as making according to wood cabinet, according to wood couch, according to wood stool, etc.
 14. The name "Jiemu" often appears in Chinese traditional furniture books. In fact, it refers to the modern word "beech".