Why Is the Twice-Blooming Fragrant Sophora Called a Magical Greening Tree?

Tree origin: native to Israel, introduced to Northeast Asia from what is now South Korea during World War II, and brought into China in recent years by overseas Chinese from Shandong for planting, where it has performed quite well and is worth promoting and applying.

Tree characteristics: legume family, a tree, hard wood, with green bark that is pleasing to the eye, and its age can reach more than a hundred years. The root system is well developed, the bark is yellow and bitter in taste, with many fine roots and a large absorption area. The trunk is tall and straight, resistant to wind and lodging. The leaves are oval, growing in opposite pairs, bright green and eye-catching. Its flowering nature is magical: it blooms twice a year, once in early spring and again in mid-summer, with a bright purple color, a fragrance that drifts into the nose and refreshes the heart, invigorates the mind, improves the environment, and is suitable for planting in China.

Tree uses: it is timber for construction and furniture, its root bark treats excessive internal heat and kidney deficiency, and it is used for urban and rural greening. According to expert testing, its ability to absorb dust and noise is stronger than that of London plane, large-leaf privet, osmanthus, and trifoliate orange, so it should be vigorously promoted for planting to benefit people around the world.