Sophora tetraptera - Large-Leaved Kōwhai
Large-Leaved Kōwhai (Sophora tetraptera) is a native New Zealand leguminous tree with larger leaves and blooms than the Small-Leaved Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla). It produces bright yellow flowers from September to November, attracting birds and bees.
This species flowers at a younger age and is a hardy, fast-growing tree.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, coastal conditions, and free-draining soils.
• Endemic distribution: Found naturally in eastern North Island, from East Cape to Wairarapa, extending west to Taihape, Lake Taupō, and the Waikato River. It is widely planted and naturalised beyond this range.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 7m.
• Flowering: (September-) October – December (yellow flowers).
• Fruiting: October – May, producing dry brown pea-like seed pods.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant (tūī, bellbirds, and kererū).
• Bee food.
• Riparian plantings & revegetation.
• Ornamental flowering tree.
A beautiful, fast-growing native tree, perfect for wildlife gardens, riparian restoration, and landscaping.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Large-Leaved Kōwhai (Sophora tetraptera) is a native New Zealand leguminous tree with larger leaves and blooms than the Small-Leaved Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla). It produces bright yellow flowers from September to November, attracting birds and bees.
This species flowers at a younger age and is a hardy, fast-growing tree.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, coastal conditions, and free-draining soils.
• Endemic distribution: Found naturally in eastern North Island, from East Cape to Wairarapa, extending west to Taihape, Lake Taupō, and the Waikato River. It is widely planted and naturalised beyond this range.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 7m.
• Flowering: (September-) October – December (yellow flowers).
• Fruiting: October – May, producing dry brown pea-like seed pods.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant (tūī, bellbirds, and kererū).
• Bee food.
• Riparian plantings & revegetation.
• Ornamental flowering tree.
A beautiful, fast-growing native tree, perfect for wildlife gardens, riparian restoration, and landscaping.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Large-Leaved Kōwhai (Sophora tetraptera) is a native New Zealand leguminous tree with larger leaves and blooms than the Small-Leaved Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla). It produces bright yellow flowers from September to November, attracting birds and bees.
This species flowers at a younger age and is a hardy, fast-growing tree.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, coastal conditions, and free-draining soils.
• Endemic distribution: Found naturally in eastern North Island, from East Cape to Wairarapa, extending west to Taihape, Lake Taupō, and the Waikato River. It is widely planted and naturalised beyond this range.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 7m.
• Flowering: (September-) October – December (yellow flowers).
• Fruiting: October – May, producing dry brown pea-like seed pods.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant (tūī, bellbirds, and kererū).
• Bee food.
• Riparian plantings & revegetation.
• Ornamental flowering tree.
A beautiful, fast-growing native tree, perfect for wildlife gardens, riparian restoration, and landscaping.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”