About
Sophora microphylla subsp. macnabiana is an ornamental, island subspecies of the small-leaved kowhai producing the characteristic fine, pinnate leaves and bright-yellow, drooping, pea-like flowers of the species. A rewarding Sophora for a sunny, sheltered, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Sophora are deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs producing elegant, pinnate leaves and pea-like flowers � sometimes fragrant � in racemes or panicles. Rewarding ornamental trees and shrubs for a sunny, well-drained garden.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.