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Sophora tetraptera. tetraptera.
Tall bushy tree with spreading branchlets bearing mid-green pinnate leaves with a tawny tomentum. Through the late winter and spring it has clusters of bright yellow flowers. These are full of nectar for the native birds. Very hardy and grows well in most situations. It occurs naturally in open forest, along rivers and in open places throughout the North Island.
Genus
Sophora
Species
tetraptera.
Cultivar
tetraptera.
Common name
North Island Kowhai
Family name
Fabaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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