Sophora longicarinata

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Limestone Kōwhai, Limestone Kowhai, Kowhai Trees

Sophora longicarinata is a small and graceful variety of Kowhai. It features fine and dainty, green foliage that is held with a weeping habit. Masses of yellow, bell-shaped flowers are produced through spring as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Sophora longicarinata is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, planted to attract birds, or included in a native planting.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Limestone Kōwhai, Limestone Kowhai, Kowhai Trees

Sophora longicarinata Details

Sophora longicarinata is a small and graceful variety of Kowhai. It features fine and dainty, green foliage that is held with a weeping habit. Masses of yellow, bell-shaped flowers are produced through spring that are great for attracting birds and bees. The flowers literally transform this small tree into something quite spectacular. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide with a somewhat rounded shape and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, moderately sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, periods of dry, and poorer soils. Sophora longicarinata is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, planted to attract birds, or included in a native planting.