Trees
PAGE 1 2 ALL 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 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
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 3m
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
Wairere Nursery
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