The tree is a black locust. The bark of the black locust tree is thick, dark, and cracked; there are a pair of 1~2mm long thorns at the base of the leaves; the flowers are white, fragrant, and spike-like; the fruits are pods, each There are 4 to 10 seeds in each pod.

Black locust wood is hard, corrosion-resistant, slow-burning and has high calorific value. Black locust flowers are edible. The honey produced by black locust flowers is very sweet and the honey yield is high. Cultivation varieties include Hongsen Sophora japonica, Red-flowered Sophora japonica, Golden Leaf Sophora japonica and so on. Among all the black locust trees, Hongsen locust grows the fastest and is known as the king of black locust trees.

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Main value of black locust: This species has a shallow and developed root system, is easy to be blown down by wind, and has strong adaptability. It is an excellent sand-fixing and soil-preserving tree species. The Huanghuai River Basin in the North China Plain has more extensive afforestation, while other areas are mostly surrounded by greenery and scattered plantings, most commonly street trees.

The black locust tree has a tall crown and bright green leaves. During the flowering season, the green and white complement each other, making it elegant and fragrant. Can be used as street tree or courtyard shade tree. Pioneer tree species for greening industrial and mining areas and greening barren hills and wastelands.

It has strong resistance to sulfur dioxide, chlorine, photochemical smog, etc., and has a strong ability to absorb lead vapor. There are nodules at the roots, which also improves the soil fertility. After the leaves fall in winter, the branches are sparse and upward, resembling a silhouette, and the shape has the charm of traditional Chinese painting.

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