Sophora microphylla

Name: Sophora microphylla - 45 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10238u
Price: 518.28 NZD
Availability: InStock

Sophora microphylla, Small Leaved Kowhai, Small Leaved Kōwhai, Kowhai Sophora microphylla, microphylla, Weeping Kowhai

Sophora microphylla features attractive fern-like foliage and a distinct juvenile stage. Young trees have tangled branches and may take up to 10 years to flower. When trees do begin to flower, they produce masses of yellow flowers through spring as it reaches 10 m tall and 6 m wide. Sophora microphylla is commonly used as a shade tree, grown as a specimen, included in a native planting, or planted to attract birds.

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
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Sophora microphylla, Small Leaved Kowhai, Small Leaved Kōwhai, Kowhai Sophora microphylla, microphylla, Weeping Kowhai

Sophora microphylla Details

Sophora microphylla is a variety of Kowhai that features attractive fern-like foliage and a distinct juvenile stage. Young trees have tangled branches and may take up to 10 years to flower. When trees do begin to flower, they produce masses of yellow flowers through spring with nectar that is great for attracting birds and bees. As trees age the branching becomes more open and it will eventually reach 10 m tall and 6 m wide. Sophora microphylla is hardy to cool climates, wind, and poorer soils but should be planted in full sun on a well-drained site for best results. This Kowhai is commonly used as a shade tree, grown as a specimen, included in a native planting, or planted to attract birds.