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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Small leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long with 11-17 tiny leaflets to 6mm (¼in) long
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Yellow
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically 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
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Protect from cold, dry winds

SOPHORA 'Little Baby'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Pinnate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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Sophora - Growing Guide
1m (39in)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  2m (6½ft)
  

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