Sophora microphylla
Kōwhai
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Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla) - Description
Sophora microphylla (common name kōwhai) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Chile and New Zealand. Growing to 8 m (26 ft) tall and broad, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Each leaf is 10 cm (4 in) long with up to 40 pairs of shiny oval leaflets.
Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla) - Blooming
S. japonica has mid to late summer large airy pyramidal clusters of small creamy flowers for 2-3 weeks, giving it a lacey look. It may not flower until tree is 10 years old. Flowers best during long, hot summers.
Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla) - Growth
Varied genus or trees, shrubs, and herbs. Leaves are pinnately compound and seedpods are rounded or winged and tightened between seeds. S. japonica, the pagoda tree grows to 50-75 feet. Grows best in full sun. Sophora works well in a shrub border or as an ornamental plant. Less hardy plants can be grown at the base of a sunny wall, or in a temperate or warm greenhouse.
Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings in summer or fall.
Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla) - Pest
Sophora is prone to wilt, canker, rust, and twig blight.
Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla) - Soil and irrigation
Moderately fertile, moist, acidic to alkaline, well-draining soil.
