Sophora tetraptera
Large-leaved Kōwhai






Larger leaves and flowers than Sophora microphylla. A slender tree with an airy, graceful form. Golden-yellow flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi-shade, and not too dry. Looks lovely sited overlooking water. Flowers from mid-spring to early-summer.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Sophora
Species: Sophora tetraptera
Common Name: Large-leaved Kōwhai
Description and Features
Description: Larger leaves and flowers than Sophora microphylla. A slender tree with an airy, graceful form. Golden-yellow flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi-shade, and not too dry. Looks lovely sited overlooking water. Flowers from mid-spring to early-summer.
Height: 6m
Width: 4m
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