Sophora microphylla
South Island Kōwhai







Develops gracefully arching and spreading branches with small leaves. Golden-yellow flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi-shade. Avoid very dry sites. Looks lovely sited overlooking water. Flowers from late-winter to mid-spring.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Sophora
Species: Sophora microphylla, mīcrophylla (Latin, adjective), derived from the Greek adjective μικρός (mīkrós, 'small') and noun φύλλον (phúllon, 'leaf'), meaning 'small leaves', in reference to the size of the species' leaves.
Common Name: South Island Kōwhai
Description and Features
Description: Develops gracefully arching and spreading branches with small leaves. Golden-yellow flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi-shade. Avoid very dry sites. Looks lovely sited overlooking water. Flowers from late-winter to mid-spring.
Height: 6m
Width: 6m
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: None
Autumn: None
Winter: Yellow
Spring: Yellow