Sophora godleyi (Godley’s Kōwhai)

Sophora godleyi (Godley’s Kōwhai) Details

Sophora godleyi is a variety of Kowhai with a semi-weeping form. It features mid green, fern like foliage that has a soft appearance. The foliage is adorned with masses of golden, pea like flowers through summer which attract birds and other wildlife. This small tree typically grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will tolerate dry periods, semi-wet soils, coastal conditions, frost, and some wind. Sophora godleyi is commonly included in native plantings, grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.