The relationship between sophora and teak
May 18,2023 | Defulin Teak
The relationship between sophora and teak
Teak flooring, whether in terms of stability, hardness, aesthetics and other aspects are quite outstanding. And there is a kind of teak flooring and teak flooring appearance is very close to the sophora flooring on the market. That sophora and teak and what is the relationship?

From the appearance, diamond teak flooring and teak flooring does have a lot of similarities. Teak flooring color golden, smooth and clear ink lines; diamond teak flooring is bronze, with a natural annual cycle, both can highlight the elegant taste. And teak and long-lasting, the color is brighter with the passage of time. In terms of smell, diamond teak and Burma teak both come with a special aroma, refreshing, can bring the room the smell of nature. In addition, the natural characteristics of the two are also very similar. They both have a good stability, very hard and anti-corrosion and anti-moth, can easily cope with changes in temperature and humidity in winter and summer without deformation and warping.
So are they the same kind of wood or not?
Sophora is actually the common name for acacia and Southeast Asian elm. The acacia is also known as acacia and acacia, in botany is classified in the legume family, acacia genus. It is a temperate deciduous tree with pinnate compound leaves and a white corolla. In China, it is mainly planted in the North China Plain and can be used in many different areas. The fact that the acacia is known as diamond teak has a lot to do with its characteristics. The material is quite hard and stable, so it is very practical and durable. In addition acacia also contains a flavonoid substance, which can make acacia wood long lasting and not decayed.

And teak is Verbenaceae teak genus, belongs to the tropical species, mostly grow in Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and other high temperature Southeast Asia. Therefore, it is not difficult to see that the diamond teak and teak actually have nothing to do with each other, they are completely different species. Moreover, there is also a certain gap between the two in terms of price. Teak, especially natural Burmese teak, is much more expensive than diamond teak (acacia). One of the reasons is that acacia is a native species and the moisture content needs to be strictly controlled, which poses certain challenges for production and processing. Teak, on the other hand, is not only better in nature, but also limited in quantity and in short supply, and has a high collection value, making it a sought-after object in the mid- to high-end market.

(Defulin) Shantou Lin's Wood Co., Ltd. was established in 1997, with three major timber bases in Shantou, Burma and Indonesia, is a supplier focusing on natural Burma teak wood, and has been committed to providing quality wood to major manufacturers for many years.