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Sophora molloyi 'Dragons Gold'
Densely growing shrub with stiff branchlets bearing weeping mid-green pinnate leaves. 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. Excellent plant for covering difficult banks and places with poor soil.
Genus
Sophora
Species
molloyi
Cultivar
'Dragons Gold'
Common name
Kowhai
Family name
Fabaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in clay soils / Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
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