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Sophora molloyi 'Dragons Gold'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

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

Garden Style

Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture

Plant Type

Shrubs