Nz Native Small Trees
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)
Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a stunning New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful form and vibrant yellow flowers. Flowering in early spring, it attracts native birds such as tūī and bellbirds. This small-leaved species typically reaches 5–8 metres tall and has a weeping growth habit that suits both gardens and larger landscapes. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it’s an excellent choice for adding colour and ecological value to NZ gardens.
Hoheria populnea Purple Wave (Purple Lacebark)
Hoheria populnea Purple Wave, commonly known as Purple Lacebark, is a quick growing, small, NZ native tree that features colourful foliage. The serrated leaves have a green topside and a purple underside, and are held densely on slender branches. The tree becomes smothered in white, blossom like flowers through summer as it grows to 5 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Hoheria Purple Wave is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted as a quick growing shelter tree, used for screening, or grown as a specimen. It also suits being used in revegetation and riparian plantings.
