Sophora chathamica

Coastal Kōwhai

sophora chathamica
sophora chathamica
sophora chathamica coastal kowhai flowers
sophora chathamica coastal kowhai foliage
sophora chathamica coastal kowhai young tree

Bears a profusion of golden-yellow flowers from late-winter to mid-spring. Does not go through a juvenile tangle of shoots. Larger leaves are more densely packed on the stems. Very hardy, tolerant of dry and windy positions.

native tree Native
evergreen tree Evergreen
tolerates coastal sites Tolerates coastal sites
tolerates windy sites Tolerates windy sites
poor draining soils Poor draining soils
attracts birds Attracts birds
attracts bees Attracts bees
Stem Foliage Flowers Fruit
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring

10 Year Size

tree shape
↑ 6m ↓
← 4m →

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Taxonomy and Etymology

Genus: Sophora

Species: Sophora chathamica, chathamica (Latinised), meaning 'of or relating to the Chatham Islands', in reference to the species' native geographical location.

Common Name: Coastal Kōwhai

Description and Features

Description: Bears a profusion of golden-yellow flowers from late-winter to mid-spring. Does not go through a juvenile tangle of shoots. Larger leaves are more densely packed on the stems. Very hardy, tolerant of dry and windy positions.

Height: 6m

Width: 4m

Uses: Attracts birds, Attracts bees

Tolerates: Coastal, Windy

Soil Type: Poor draining soils

Winter Foliage: Evergreen

Origin: Native

Foliage:

  • Summer: Green

  • Autumn: Green

  • Winter: Green

  • Spring: Green

Flowers:

  • Summer: None

  • Autumn: None

  • Winter: Yellow

  • Spring: Yellow

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