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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Sophora fulvida
Height: 4m;  Spread: 2m
West Coast Kowhai (Tree)
Kowhai from West Auckland's coastal cliffs. Golden flowers in Spring
» Click here for our Sophora article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
» For a landscaping perspective on Sophora fulvida, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
Mature Sophora fulvida tree in full flower
Sophora fulvida flowers close-up
Detail of West Coast Kowhai showing small leaflets and brownish tinge