small-leaved kowhai
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A spreading, evergreen tree or large shrub with pinnate leaves, composed of up to 40 pairs of small, oblong leaflets and yellow, hanging flowers in short sprays in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- small-leaved kowhai (Sophora microphylla)
- Genus
- Sophora
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small-leaved kowhai
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of small-leaved kowhai
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small-leaved kowhai care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 containers in a cold frame in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered site
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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