The difference between Sophora japonica and wisteria.

There are differences between Sophora japonica and wisteria in flower shape, flowering period and main growth environment.

1, flower shape

Sophora japonica is white or pink. It hangs on the branches in strings, and each flower is curly. Sophora japonica is a deciduous tree. Its bark is grayish brown and has a pungent smell. Its inner epidermis is yellow, and its branches are green-brown, smooth but with obvious lenticels.

The shape of wisteria, with thick stems and white fluff. The back of the stem is bare. The inflorescence of wisteria has white hairs, and the buds are needle-shaped. Its flowers are very fragrant, 2 cm long, its stems are very thin and 3 cm long.

2. Flowering period

The flowering period of Sophora japonica is from July to August every year. The flowering period of wisteria is from mid-April to early May, less than one month.

3, the main growth environment

Sophora japonica grows in temperate zone and is a temperate tree species. I like light, dry and cold, and it is also suitable for high temperature and high humidity. Its roots are deep and suitable for growing in urban areas. Born in the north, it grows moderately.

Wisteria grows in temperate regions and likes sunny and sheltered environments. Its taproot is deep and its lateral root is shallow, so it is not suitable for transplanting. Both north and south are planted, with strong winding ability, fast growth and long life.

Plant cultivation of wisteria;

The wisteria crown is like a butterfly. When the flowers bloom, what a wonderful place it would be if there are thousands of purple butterflies flying, with dry branches and green leaves, enjoying the cool, drinking tea and reading under the wisteria frame. "Flower Sutra" said: "Wisteria climbs on the edge of the tree, and the vine is connected with the tree. They bend at each other, and some dragons haunt the waves. Midspring flowers bloom and sway, just like sitting under it, you can forget the world. " The record of holding an urn in northern Shu said: "The February flowers of wisteria grow into spikes, purple and colorful, hanging and swaying, which looks so natural."

China has a long history of planting wisteria. Before the Republic of China, many official residences and private gardens in Beijing planted wisteria to beautify their courtyards, and many of them were well known.

For example, in front of the "Wuyu Bookstore" of Yu Minzhong, a university student and military minister and calligrapher of Wenhua Temple in Qing Dynasty, wisteria smells fragrant; In front of the "Qingqin Hall", Liang, a college student in Qingdongge, wisteria flourished, occupying the glory of all things; Zhu Yizun, a poet and bibliophile in the Qing Dynasty, is fascinated by the vines of Gu Teng Bookstore. In the courtyard of Zhou Qiwei, a famous scholar and poet in the early Qing Dynasty, wisteria was hard and scaly. Many wisteria in Beijing have a history of hundreds of years.

There is a place called wisteria in Shanghai, named after a wisteria planted in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty rested here when he went down to the south of the Yangtze River. In Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden, there is also a wisteria tree with a history of more than 600 years. According to historical records, wisteria originated in the Western Regions, with thick stems and fragrant flowers. Hu people regarded it as a sacred object and tried their best to control it from flowing into China. Qian's mission to the Western Regions lasted for thousands of years in China.

There are wisteria in spring and Lingxiao in summer, both of which are very imposing and deeply loved by Chinese people. Li Bai's "Wisteria Tree" Day in the Tang Dynasty: "Wisteria hangs a cloud tree and flowers are suitable for spring. Dense leaves hide singing birds, and fragrant winds keep beautiful people. " In the poem, wisteria and Xiangmei are put together, which depicts the graceful posture and charming style of wisteria. Li Deyu was a famous minister in the late Tang Dynasty. His political achievements during his reign were great, that is, seeking justice from outside and cutting redundant officials.

He met Tang Wuzong and became a swan song in the late Tang Dynasty. Li Deyu loves wisteria, and said in the poem "Remembering New Vines": "From a distance, wisteria blooms on Bitan Lake. The water is like the morning glow, and the forest is suspicious of the wind. The fragrance condenses the island, and the colorful berries set off the moss. If Jingu merges, the brocade account should be returned. " Wisteria is compared to the morning glow and Cai Feng, and its fragrance condenses on the island for a long time.