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kowhai tree gift

A Kowhai tree gift is a truly special way to celebrate occasions and show someone you care. Known for their brilliant yellow flowers and importance in New Zealand’s natural landscape, Kowhai trees are living symbols of beauty, resilience, and connection to Aotearoa. Whether it’s a birthday, new home, wedding, or a gesture of remembrance, gifting a Kowhai tree weaves together meaning, sustainability, and heritage in one flourishing package.

Sophora microphylla specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.

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.

Buy Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

From $25.58

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 10.00 m

Spread: 6.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Hardy, Wet, Wind

Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Native

Sophora tetraptera (Large-leaved Kowhai) yellow flowers.

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. With its upright form, resilience, and seasonal beauty, the Large Leaved Kowhai is an iconic feature tree for NZ gardens and landscapes.

Buy Sophora tetraptera (Large Leaved Kōwhai)

From $22.28

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Trees

Height: 10.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native

Why Choose a Kowhai Tree Gift?

Gifting a Kowhai tree isn’t just about the stunning display of colour each spring—it's about giving a piece of New Zealand’s native biodiversity and a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness. Kowhai trees attract native birds like tui and bellbirds to the garden, supporting local ecosystems and bringing songs of wildlife right to the recipient’s window. As these trees are hardy, adaptable, and low maintenance, they’re a wonderful present for green thumbs and gardening beginners alike.

The Perfect Tree for Every Recipient

There’s a Kowhai to suit every garden and gifting situation. If you’re seeking a compact variety for smaller spaces or container planting, Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai) stands out with its fine foliage and picturesque form. For those who have the room for a larger, dramatic specimen, the bright, paddle-like leaves of Sophora tetraptera (Large Leaved Kōwhai) offer grandeur alongside blooms.

If you’re after something unique, Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai) features graceful, drooping clusters of gold flowers and thrives in well-drained soils. Sophora 'Goldie's Mantle' is renowned for prolific, vivid blooms which bring bursts of colour to the garden and joy to the recipient year after year. Lastly, Sophora godleyi (Godleys Kowhai) is much admired for its elegant, slightly weeping shape and delicate leaves, making it a thoughtful and ornamental option.

How to Present a Kowhai Tree Gift

We recommend presenting your Kowhai tree gift in a decorative biodegradable planter or wrapping it simply in hessian with a natural twine bow. Attach a personalised message or care card to make your gift truly memorable. All Kowhai varieties come with instructions on planting and aftercare, so even garden novices can enjoy confident growth right from the start.

Kowhai Tree Gift Delivery in New Zealand

Our native nursery offers a range of Kowhai species, all raised in local conditions to ensure strong, healthy plants perfect for gifting. With our carefully packaged courier service, your Kowhai tree gift arrives safely across New Zealand, ready to be treasured for generations.

Order a Meaningful Kowhai Tree Gift Today

Select your favourite variety from our curated collection, such as Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai) or Sophora godleyi (Godleys Kowhai), and let us help you send a living piece of New Zealand beauty. A Kowhai tree gift is more than a present—it’s an enduring gesture your loved ones will cherish as their tree flourishes and grows.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.