SOPHORA tetraptera
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SOPHORA tetraptera
Commonly known as Kowhai
Tubular yellow pea-shaped flowers in long drooping clusters. Needs a sunny south facing wall
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Unofficial national flower of New Zealand. Requires long, hot summers to flower well. -
Place of origin
New Zealand. Introduced into UK by Joseph Banks in 1771. -
EvergreenPinnate leaves to 17cm (6¾in) long, each composed of up to 20 pairs of oval, dark-green leaflets 1-4cm (½-1½in) long
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Yellow
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a large, sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 10m (33ft) -
Spread
To 5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub or small tree. Produces racemes to 6cm (2½in) long of 4-10 flowers to 5cm (2in) long with all the petals pointing forwards.
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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 soil.
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Against a wall
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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 Sizeto 10m (33ft)
to 5m (16ft)
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