Sophora microphylla (South Island Kōwhai)
Family: FabaceaeA well-known New Zealand native tree valued for its graceful form and abundant yellow flowers. It has small, delicate leaflets and a somewhat divaricating juvenile stage, maturing into a spreading tree typically 6–10 m tall.
Sophora microphylla -South Island Kowhai
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Botanical Name Sophora microphylla Common Name South Island Kōwhai,Small-leaved kowhai Family Fabaceae Type small- to medium-sized tree Origin New Zealand Mature Height 6-10m Mature Spread 4-6 m Sun Requirements Full sun Soil Well-drained soils Flowering masses of bright yellow, tubular kōwhai flowers Wind Tolerance Excellent — tolerates wind and salt spray; suitable for coastal sites Frost Tolerance Light frost tolerant Drought Tolerance Good Growth Rate Relatively fast ( full size within 5-8 years) Maintenance Very low Conservation Status Not Threatened
