Sophora tetraptera

Name: Sophora tetraptera
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10239o
Price: 312.8 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

5

Sophora tetraptera, Kowhai Tetraptera, Kowhai Sophora tetraptera, Large Leaved Kōwhai, Sophora tetraptera Kowhai Tree

Sophora tetraptera, commonly known as Large-Leafed Kowhai, is a NZ native tree with a slender and graceful growth habit. Trees carry fine, green foliage which is adorned with masses of golden yellow flowers in spring as it grows to 10 m tall and 3 m wide. Sophora tetraptera should be included in any native planting and is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Sophora tetraptera, Kowhai Tetraptera, Kowhai Sophora tetraptera, Large Leaved Kōwhai, Sophora tetraptera Kowhai Tree

Kowhai Tetraptera

The Kowhai tetraptera is a NZ native tree with a slender and graceful growth habit. Trees carry fine, green foliage which is adorned with masses of golden yellow flowers in spring. Flowering begins when the trees are about 2-3 years old and they attract all manner of birds and bees. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 3 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Kowhai tetraptera will tolerate dry periods, semi-wet soils, coastal conditions, frost, and some wind. This Kowhai should be included in any native planting and is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.

Sophora tetraptera Height

The maximum Sophora tetraptera height is generally 10 m tall with a spread of about 3 m. This tree can easily be kept to a smaller height with trimming. If you wish to keep the tree contained to 2-3 m tall, we recommend lightly trimming it each summer with the focus being on the highest branches. This will also help produce a dense tree and avoid the need for aggressive pruning.