Sophora longicarinata
Limestone Kōwhai




A distinct kowhai found on the limestone hills of Takaka in the Nelson province. Forms a slender tree with tiny, fresh-green leaves. Has large, pale-yellow flowers which nectar-seeking birds adore. Excellent street tree. Flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Sophora
Species: Sophora longicarinata
Common Name: Limestone Kōwhai
Description and Features
Description: A distinct kowhai found on the limestone hills of Takaka in the Nelson province. Forms a slender tree with tiny, fresh-green leaves. Has large, pale-yellow flowers which nectar-seeking birds adore. Excellent street tree. Flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.
Height: 5m
Width: 3m
Uses: Street, Attracts birds, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Windy
Soil Type: Poor draining soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: Yellow
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Yellow