top of page
SOPHORA TETRAPTERA LARGE-LEAVED KOWHAI IN NEW ZEALAND

SOPHORA TETRAPTERA - LARGE-LEAVED KOWHAI

Sophora tetraptera is commonly known as the kowhai or large-leaved kowhai that grows naturally only in the central east of the North Island. It has larger, more widely spaced leaves than other species. It is a great specimen to provide some contrast in a strictly native garden with its early abundance of yellow flowers in early spring which are a favourite food of the Tui and other bird life.
 
Applications
Small specimen tree
Large pot or contain plant     

Clipped height
2.5-3m

15 year height
6m

Mature height
8m

Soil conditions
Fertile, rich, well-drained soils

Wind
Prefers shelter but can handle wind some wind

Frost
Hardy

Light
Sun or partial shade    

Tree Shape
Upright and compact

Seasonal
Semi-evergreen

Flower
Copious amounts of golden yellow bell-shaped flowers in September-October.

Fruit
Long narrow  seed pods

Origin
Asia

Available grades
19lt, 45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

​

If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

​

​

99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

​

​

sales@icontrees.co.nz

​

0800 BIG TREES

Enquiry as
bottom of page