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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 prostrata
Height: 2m;  Spread: 2m
Dwarf kowhai (Shrub)
Very dense zigzag habit creating tight tangled shrub. Small yellow-orange flowers hide amongst the foliage.
» Click here for our Sophora article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
» For a landscaping perspective on Sophora prostrata, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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There's a couple of these 'mature' plants in RMBG Melbourne. Provides superb protection for small birds such as Silver Eyes, Fairy Wrens and small honey eaters.
These are pretty when in flower! (from 24Oct2014, Fernglen Gardens)
They look like a tangly mess, but intriguing nonetheless with those yellow buds drawing you in. (24Oct2014, Fernglen Garden)
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