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Sophora tetraptera

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Sophora tetraptera, Kowhai Tetraptera, Kowhai Sophora tetraptera, Large Leaved Kōwhai, Sophora tetraptera Kowhai Tree

Sophora tetraptera, commonly known as Large-Leafed Kowhai, is a NZ native tree with a slender and graceful growth habit. Trees carry fine, green foliage which is adorned with masses of golden yellow flowers in spring as it grows to 10 m tall and 3 m wide. Sophora tetraptera should be included in any native planting and is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.

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The average plant height is 35 cm
$25.26
The average plant height is 100 cm
$190.62
The average plant height is 150 cm
$312.80

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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
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSophora tetraptera, Kowhai Tetraptera, Kowhai Sophora tetraptera, Large Leaved Kōwhai, Sophora tetraptera Kowhai Tree

Kowhai Tetraptera

The Kowhai tetraptera is a NZ native tree with a slender and graceful growth habit. Trees carry fine, green foliage which is adorned with masses of golden yellow flowers in spring. Flowering begins when the trees are about 2-3 years old and they attract all manner of birds and bees. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 3 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Kowhai tetraptera will tolerate dry periods, semi-wet soils, coastal conditions, frost, and some wind. This Kowhai should be included in any native planting and is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.

Sophora tetraptera Height

The maximum Sophora tetraptera height is generally 10 m tall with a spread of about 3 m. This tree can easily be kept to a smaller height with trimming. If you wish to keep the tree contained to 2-3 m tall, we recommend lightly trimming it each summer with the focus being on the highest branches. This will also help produce a dense tree and avoid the need for aggressive pruning.

Questions and Answers

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If the most expensive kowhai is roughly 2mtrs high, how old are those plants?

About three years old.

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