buy kowhai tree
Add a burst of golden beauty and native character to your garden when you buy kōwhai tree options from our extensive nursery range. Kōwhai (Sophora species) are beloved New Zealand natives, famous for their brilliant, bird-attracting flowers and graceful foliage. Whether you’re creating a statement feature, supporting native wildlife, or seeking a hardy, low-maintenance tree, there’s a kōwhai variety to suit every space. Below, you’ll find tips on choosing the right kōwhai, and information to help you grow and care for these iconic NZ trees.
Sophora tetraptera (Large Leaved Kōwhai)
Sophora tetraptera, commonly known as the Large Leaved Kowhai, is a striking New Zealand native tree admired for its bold foliage and spectacular yellow flowers. Flowering in spring, it produces nectar rich blooms that attract tui, bellbirds, and other native wildlife.
From $24.15
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.
From $323.65
