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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 microphylla
Height: 8m;  Spread: 5m
Small-leaved Kowhai (Tree)
Tangled zigzag juvenile stage taking up to 10yrs to flower. Eventually becoming a tall upright tree.
» Click here for our Sophora article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
Photo gallery:
Sophora microphylla in Bath, South-England
Sophora microphylla as pictured in the Titirangi Tatler
Nitrogen fixing nodules on roots of Sophora microphylla.
Tui feeding on Kowhai nectar. Kowhai are a favourite food source for tui in Spring.
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