Sophora chathamica
Coastal Kōwhai
Tree
- Prefers full sun or partial shade
- Prefers dry or moderate moisture soils; wet intolerant in humid areas
- Wind tolerant
- Frost tolerant
General Information | |
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Natural Geographic Range | Northern half of North Island |
Conservation Status | 2023 | Not Threatened |
Did You Know? | Tui, bellbirds, kaka and silvereyes feed on the floral nectar. The foliage is an important winter food for kereru. Kōwhai has nitrogen-fixing root nodules, which improve soil fertility |
Tips | Makes a great specimen tree. Best planted on a slope to avoid the soil getting too wet |
Attributes | |
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Food for Birds? | Provides nectar and foliage for birds |
Fruiting Season | Not applicable |
Flowering Season | Flowers in late Winter and Spring |
Garden Design Theme | Not applicable |
Prunable? | Not suited to pruning |
Additional Information |
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https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/sophora-chathamica/ |