Abstract:

`Liaohong' is a new variety that was found from cultivated seedlings of Sophora japonica L. The variety has bigger body with round crown than the ordinary Sophora japonica. It has longer florescence with washy fuchsia, thickset, fancy and beautiful flowers. The tree grows faster, and has longer life span and stronger diseaseresistance. In summer the variety bears a safflower which is rarely found in arbor species. Consequently, `Liaohong' possesses high ornamental and economic value.

Key words: Sophora japonica, Sophora japonica `Liaohong', variety, flower