small-leaved kowhai

How to Grow and Care for small-leaved kowhai

small-leaved kowhai · Sophora microphylla

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered site

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing small-leaved kowhai

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered site

How to Water small-leaved kowhai?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for small-leaved kowhai?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for small-leaved kowhai?

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What Soil Is Best for small-leaved kowhai?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for small-leaved kowhai?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize small-leaved kowhai?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune small-leaved kowhai?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate small-leaved kowhai?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer or autumn

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How to Transplant small-leaved kowhai?

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How to Care for small-leaved kowhai in Winter?

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How to Plant small-leaved kowhai?

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered site

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How to Repot small-leaved kowhai?

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How to Harvest small-leaved kowhai?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of small-leaved kowhai

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of small-leaved kowhai

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginNew Zealand

Scientific Classification

Species
Sophora microphylla
Genus
Sophora
Family
Fabaceae
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