Kōwhai - Wikipedia
WEBKōwhai (Māori pronunciation: [kɔːɸai] or [kɔːfai]) are small woody legume trees within the genus Sophora, in the family Fabaceae, that are native to New Zealand. There are eight species, with Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised [clarification needed] as large trees.
Kōwhai / Sophora tetraotera - MyNativeForest
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Kōwhai is a smaller-sized native tree that grows up to 10 metres tall. It has smooth bark with green, angled twigs. The leaves are bright green and fern-like, with several leaflets attached to the central stem. The Kōwhai is renowned for its stunning colourful yellow flowers blooming in late winter and early spring.
Sophora tetraptera - New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
WEBA commonly-grown kowhai tree bearing leaves 100-220 long that have widely-spaced greyish-green leaflets 15-40mm long and with bunches of drooping yellow flowers and dry ridged and knobbly seed pods 100-280mm long containing hard yellow seeds. Juveniles and adults similar. Naturally occurring in the eastern …
Kōwhai: 11 Facts About New Zealand's National Flower
WEBMar 19, 2018 · New Zealand has a myriad of interesting native plants and flowers to share, but the kōwhai is quite special. This stunning yellow blossom is widely regarded as the country’s national flower and is particularly known for being a clear marker of the beginning of spring. Here are 11 quick facts about this lovely beauty.
Kōwhai: Native plants - Department of Conservation
WEBThe kōwhai is one of the best known native trees in New Zealand and it’s our unofficial national flower. They are best known for their brilliant yellow flowers that appear in profusion in Spring and stand out among the forest greenery. We love to have kōwhai in our gardens.
Kowhai - New Zealand Geographic
WEBWith the recognition of eight, rather than three, species of New Zealand kowhai comes a need to review the tree’s conservation status and current conservation practices. Three species— S. fulvida , S. longicarinata and S. molloyi —are now listed by the New Zealand Threatened Plant Panel.
Kowhai (Sophora) - New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
WEBThe New Zealand botanic region has eight native species, Sophora microphylla being the most widespread, and two naturalised exotic - Sophora cassioides (Chilean pelu) and Sophora howinsula (Lord Howe kowhai). All kowhai species have leaves consisting of numerous small leaflets paired along the leaf stem.
Kowhai Tree - NZ Nurseries - Info on the Great Yellow Kowhai
WEBThe vibrant and multi purpose Kowhai tree is a national treasure of New Zealand. There is something truly magical about seeing them in full yellow bloom surrounding peaceful spaces throughout New Zealand. Growing a Kowhai also helps to support the native bird pollution by increasing their food sources.
Kowhai - Tāne’s Tree Trust
WEBKowhai is a legume and nodules on its roots fix nitrogen. For this reason, and because it is New Zealand’s only deciduous tree, it may have an important role to play in continuous cover forestry in this country. Timber
Learn more about the Kōwhai tree and more native trees of New …
WEBIts famously yellow flowers bloom in early spring and flower until winter. There are several varieties of kōwhai, most of which are deciduous, shedding their small, rounded leaves in winter. Kōwhai is a tasty treat for native birds like tūī, which fly great distances for a taste.
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