Assorted Natives
PAGE 1 2 3 ALL aka Kowhai If you want a well behaved, rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact and tidy and completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter that birds love, especially Tui and Waxeyes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen Sophora Dragons Gold Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 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: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Limestone Kowhai Native. This form of Kowhai was discovered in the Nelson region and was originally thought to be a form of S.microphylla but is now recognized as a distinct species. The dark green oval leaflets are longer than usual and the spring flowers are a soft lemon. Evergreen. Sophora Longicarinata Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 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: 50/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 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 Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 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 Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 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: 70/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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: 160/220 cm ? Container: 25l ? $229.99 THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 140/180 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 aka Three Kings Vine This is a very special New Zealand plant. Originating from the Three Kings Islands where there is only one plant still remaining in the wild. All plants sold today are descended from this one wild plant.
Tecomanthe Speciosa Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
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
The tecomanthe vine will only flower if it is growing horizontally.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 10m x NaNm
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