Kowhai seeds
Botanical name Sophora tetraptera
Details Large yellow flowers from September to November loved by bellbird and tui.
Seed requires scarification before sowing. Mechanical scarification works best for this species. Reasonable results can also be achieved with hot water treatment.
Seed requires scarification before sowing. Mechanical scarification works best for this species. Reasonable results can also be achieved with hot water treatment.
Drought tolerance
Evergreen
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Price $3.90
20 seeds
Belongs to the following Plant
Kowhai
Botanical name Sophora tetraptera
Details Small leguminous tree with attractive fern-like foliage. Tangled juvenile stage leads to a stately adult tree.
Flowers profusely from September - November. Nectar is very attractive to birds, but can be toxic to honey bees.
Semi-deciduous. Hardy to cold and wind.
New Zealand native
Flowers profusely from September - November. Nectar is very attractive to birds, but can be toxic to honey bees.
Semi-deciduous. Hardy to cold and wind.
New Zealand native
Flowers Yellow
Diameter 3.00
Forest layer canopy
Height (m) 8
Drought tolerance
Evergreen
Nitrogen fixer
Shade / Sun Full sun - part shade
Wind tolerance High
Propagation method Sow pot / tray