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SOPHORA molloyi 'Dragon's Gold'
Commonly known as Kowhai
Lacy dark green foliage and tubular golden yellow flowers.
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleaves to 10cm (4in) long each with up to 40 pairs of dark-green leaflets to 12mm (½in) long on silky shoots.
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YellowGolden yellow
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Height1.8m (6ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, spreading shrub. Produces small, axillary, pendent racemes of up tp 5 flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long with
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Against a wall
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Full sunProtect from cold, dry winds
SOPHORA molloyi 'Dragon's Gold'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowRequire long, hot summers to flower wellPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNew Zealand (North Island, Cook Strait)
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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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 InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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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
1.8m (6ft)
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