David's kowhai
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A large, deciduous shrub with compound leaves comprising up to 17 small, rounded, grey-green leaflets. Sprays of small, pea-like, white flowers with dusky purple calyces are produced in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- David's kowhai (Sophora davidi)
- Genus
- Sophora
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of David's kowhai
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of David's kowhai
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David's kowhai care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a container in a cold frame as soon as ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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