The role and value of oak trees

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The oak tree has a high ornamental value. Its trunk is vigorous and unique, the shape of the tree is also strange, elegant and magnificent, and the branches and leaves are relatively lush. Oak trees are very suitable for pruning and can be trimmed into a variety of shapes. After pruning, the crown of the tree is elegant and magnificent, with unique charm. Oak trees can be found in many gardens and courtyards, adding a lot of antique and elegant flavor.

Making materials

The leaves of the oak tree can be used as feed for raising oak silkworms, and its wood is also widely used in construction and furniture because it is solid and corrosion-resistant. Its fruits are rich in starch and can generally be used to make starch, alcohol, rubber oil, etc. Not only that, the leaves, bark, fruits and cupules of oak trees all contain a substance called tannin, which is an indispensable material in printing and dyeing, leather production and fisheries. Moreover, oak trees can also be used to cultivate many edible fungi such as shiitake mushrooms and black fungus.

Package

After processing, oak leaves can become edible-grade wrapping paper. Using oak leaves to wrap food can naturally make people think of natural, green and pollution-free. Using oak leaves to pack food will not pollute the food and will also protect the environment. For example, it can be used to package rice dumplings, which is very novel, unique and healthy.

Medicinal

The bark of oak tree can be used as an important medicine. It has the effect of stopping diarrhea and astringing, and can also treat dysentery.