sophora species
Sophora species are a remarkable group of native New Zealand trees and shrubs known for their elegant, bright yellow flowers and their ecological importance. Well loved for both their beauty and resilience, these trees—also called kōwhai—serve as stunning garden focal points and vital food sources for native birds such as tui, bellbird, and kererū. If you’re searching for a sophisticated native tree to enhance your landscape, Sophora species offer a wonderful variety of forms, sizes, and flowering habits to suit different garden settings.
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)
Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a treasured New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful, drooping branches and masses of golden yellow flowers in spring. This semi-evergreen species is highly attractive to native birds such as tui and bellbirds, which feed on its nectar. Elegant, hardy, and versatile, the Weeping Kowhai is a stunning addition to both gardens and larger landscapes.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)
Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for its finely divided leaves and masses of golden yellow flowers that appear in spring, attracting native birds such as tui and bellbirds. Naturally found in limited areas of NZ, it makes a stunning specimen tree, adding both ecological value and ornamental appeal to gardens, lifestyle blocks, and revegetation projects.
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