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SOPHORA 'Little Baby'
Commonly known as Dwarf kowhai
Grows a tangle of interlacing branches which are golden in colour. Small bright yellow flowers. Grows to only 3-4 feet and is frost hardy to -10 ° C
£17.50 each
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Good to know
Kowhai 'Little Baby'. A good choice for bonsai or a container -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
New Zealand (South Island) -
EvergreenSmall leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long with 11-17 tiny leaflets to 6mm (¼in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Interlacing, wiry stems. Produces clusters of 1-3 flowers 2cm (¾in) long on pendent stalks
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
Protect from cold, dry winds -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Mature Size1m (39in)
2m (6½ft)
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