Sophora microphylla (Small Leaf Kowhai)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Sophora |
| Species | microphylla |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | New Zealand. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
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| Temperature (°C) | -4 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25 - 40 |
| Height | 4 - 12 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Easy to grow from seed, provided the endosperm is exposed. This can be done by knicking it with a knife or lightly sanding it with sandpaper. Soaking the seed treated this way overnight often helps accelerate germination. |
| Leaf Description | Semi-evergreen leaves, 5 - 7 mm long and 3 - 4 mm wide. |
| Flower Description | Yellow flowers, 25 - 35 mm long. |
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