Sophora molloyi 'Dragon's Gold'

Also Known As

Cook Strait Kowhai
Stephen's Island Kowhai

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-11

Sophora molloyi 'Dragon's Gold' plant details

Sophora molloyi 'Dragon's Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sophora molloyi 'Dragon's Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sophora molloyi 'Dragon's Gold'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shrubby endemic from the Cook Strait, home of the prehistoric Tuatara “dragon”, New Zealands’s only living dinosaur. Dense growth, to 6 ft or more, and small, yellow, tubular flowers in spring. Generally evergreen, but may go deciduous in bad winters. Sun and summer water are best, but fairly drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.