When the word "Sophora japonica" is taken apart, it means "wood" and "ghost", so there is a saying that Sophora japonica is a ghost in wood. Moreover, Sophora japonica is heavy in yin, easy to attract unclean things, and there are many holes in its trunk, so it is considered to be the residence of ghosts and ghosts.

In addition to Sophora japonica, people think that mulberry, willow and poplar are also ghost trees. These four trees are collectively called Four Ghost Trees. Moreover, there is also a folk saying that "no mulberry is planted before, no willow is planted after, and no ghosts are planted in the courtyard".

Garden value of Sophora japonica

Sophora japonica is a characteristic tree species in the courtyard, with dense branches and leaves, such as cover, which is suitable for shade trees in the courtyard, and is often used as street trees in northern China. It is also suitable for planting in parks, buildings, neighborhood communities and lawns.

Sophora japonica should be planted in front of the door or in rows, or alone beside pavilions and rocks. It can also be used for greening in industrial and mining areas. Flowers can be seen in summer and autumn, which is an excellent nectar source plant. Buds can be used as dyes, pulp can be used as medicine, and seeds can be used as feed.

It is also a windbreak and sand-fixing tree species, which can be used as both timber and economic forest. It is a good shade tree and street tree species in urban and rural areas, and has strong resistance to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine. Sophora japonica can also be used as a tree species choice for mixed forest.