Trees
PAGE 1 2 3 ALL aka Kowhai Native A smallish shrub with narrow wiry stems growing in a zigzag fashion, bearing pretty leaves with tiny leaflets. Golden orange pea flowers are produced late in the season. Best in full sun, lean soil and not much fertilizer. Evergreen
Sophora Little Baby Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected End of Spring, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kowhai The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. Dainty small fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi - evergreen.
Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $34.99 aka Kowhai Native. A distinctive form of the popular Kowhai with tangled, twisted, branches with small olive green leaves. Forms a little mounding hummock. The yellow flowers appear in spring but can be hidden amongst the branches. An interesting rather than beautiful form but I rather like it. Evergreen.
Sophora Prostrata Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Chilean Kowhai Chilean Kowhai. A very close relation of our native Kowhai this gorgeous tree from Chile is a multi-award winner. The dark green glossy fern like foliage is decorated with fat waxy bells of golden yellow in spring. The flowers are full of nectar that birds love. Evergreen. PVR 2453.
Sophora Sun King Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Kowhai A selected form of our native Kowhai which has a graceful pendulous habit. The fragrant yellow blooms are the official floral emblem of NZ and are loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. Dainty, green fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi-evergreen depending on temperature.
Sophora Te Kawa Gold Expected Stock Height: 90/100 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Kowhai Native. The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. This species flowers at a younger age than others. Evergreen. Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $16.99 Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 3m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Plant your 'Sun King' in a sunny well drained spot and if possible protect from really harsh frost. This lovely tree will bring a graceful look to any planting scheme. Perhaps proof that NZ was once part of Gondwanaland.
PVR: 2453
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4.5m x 3m
Wairere Nursery
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