Sophora godleyi

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Kōwhai, Godleys Kōwhai

Sophora godleyi is a variety of Kowhai with a semi-weeping form. It features mid green, fern like foliage that has a soft appearance. The foliage is adorned with masses of golden, pea like flowers through summer as it grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide. Sophora godleyi is commonly included in native plantings, grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.

Sophora godleyi is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Sophora (kowhai) available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	15.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Wind
Garden uses:	Ponds, Screening
Garden styles:	Architectural, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Kōwhai, Godleys Kōwhai

Sophora godleyi Details

Sophora godleyi is a variety of Kowhai with a semi-weeping form. It features mid green, fern like foliage that has a soft appearance. The foliage is adorned with masses of golden, pea like flowers through summer which attract birds and other wildlife. This small tree typically grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will tolerate dry periods, semi-wet soils, coastal conditions, frost, and some wind. Sophora godleyi is commonly included in native plantings, grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.