Sophora japonica [Powerswood]

Sophora japonica

In ancient China, it was customary for those who became high-ranking officials to plant locust trees in their gardens, as they were considered to be auspicious trees that bring happiness.
For this reason, it was given the flower language of "happiness." Because of the way its branches grow and the beautiful yellow-white flowers that resemble butterflies, it also has the flower language of "elegance."
As the name literally contains the character for demon, it has often been planted in temples as it produces strings of rosary-like fruit that ripen in the fall.
The flowers and buds contain medicinal properties and have been used as herbal medicines.
The reason for writing the character for demon with the tree radical is said to come from the custom of making masks and other objects out of locust wood and placing them at the evil spirit's gate of the house.
In Japan, this tree is given the kanji character "Enju" and has long been loved as a tree that wards off illness and extends lifespan.

In ancient China, it was customary for those who were promoted to high positions to plant a Sophora japonica in their garden, and it was considered an auspicious tree that brings happiness.
For this reason, it was given the flower language of “happiness.” Due to the way its branches grow and its beautiful flowers like a yellow-white butterfly, it also has the flower language of “elegance.”
As the name literally contains the Chinese character of demon, it has often been planted in temples so that its strings of beads-like fruits can ripen in the fall.
The flowers and buds contain medicinal properties and have been used as herbal medicine.
The reason it is written with the Chinese character for tree and demon is said to come from the custom of making masks and other items out of locust trees and placing them at the demon's gate of the house. In Japan, the kanji for this tree is “enju,” and it has long been popular as a tree that wards off illness and extends life.