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    • Photo of Sophora tetraptera flower by Velela

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    Sophora tetraptera

    Also Known As

    • Kowhai

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 30'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Sophora tetraptera plant details

    Sophora tetraptera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sophora tetraptera

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 30 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sophora tetraptera

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Well worth growing for its large showy flowers [golden-yellow in pendulous clusters], its foliage [compound and covered with silky hairs], and its remarkable necklace-like pod? (Bean); streamside-growing shrub/small tree (15-40'). S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    "Kowhai" is one of New Zealand's most outstanding ornamental trees. Pinnately compound leaves with round leaflets are covered in golden tomentum, and in spring the plant is covered in showy yellow hanging flowers. It is quite tropical-looking, but totally hardy in Seattle, handling at least 10 °F. HW.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Sophora tetraptera plant

    How to Grow Sophora tetraptera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Sophora secundiflora

    aka Calia secundiflora, Mescal Bean, Texas Mountain Laurel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Sophora secundiflora fruit by Danger Garden
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    Sophora microphylla 'Sun King'

    Scientific Name: Sophora microphylla 'Hilsop'

    aka Kowhai

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-30'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Sophora microphylla 'Sun King' flower by Joshua McCullough
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    Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-7'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Sophora cassioides

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Sophora cassioides flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Thermopsis villosa

    aka Baptisia villosa, Sophora villosa, Thermopsis caroliniana, Aaron's Rod, Blue Ridge Buckbean, Carolina Bushpea, Carolina Lupine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3b-10a

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thermopsis villosa flower by Far Reaches Farm
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