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SOPHORA microphylla 'Sun King'
Commonly known as Kowhai
Extremely hardy plant with bright yellow clusters of claw-like flowers in profusion over a long period in late winter and spring
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.leaves to 15cm (6in) with up to 40 pairs of dark-green leaflets.
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YellowBright yellow
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub. Produces flowers in racemes to 5cm (2in) long. Petals of the 5cm (2in) long flowers all point forwards.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Against a wall
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Full sunProtect from cold, dry winds
SOPHORA microphylla 'Sun King'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowRequire long, hot summers to flower wellPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin. UK. Hillier Arboretum, Hampshire.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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Sophora - Growing Guide
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