Kowhai
Sophora spp.
Sophora-microphylla-flowers by Grapeman4 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
Max | ||
Min |
Flowering
More images of Kowhai
Kowhai Overview
Sophora is a genus containing 61 small deciduous tree and shrub species in the pea family, Fabaceae. This genus is widely distributed and many of these species have a long use in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of these plants are native to New Zealand where they are known by their Maori name Kōwhai. Some are popular houseplants. Species from the related genus Styphnolobium are often incorrectly called Sophora.
Common problems with Kowhai
How to propagate Kowhai
Cuttings
Seed in autumn; semi-evergreens may also be raised from softwood cuttings in summer.
Seed
Other uses of Kowhai
Grown for their habit, foliage and clusters of flowers.