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David's kowhai | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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David's kowhai

Sophora davidii

Genus: Sophora
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

S. davidii is a large, deciduous shrub with compound leaves comprising up to 17 small, rounded, grey-green leaflets. Sprays of small, pea-like, white flowers with dusky purple calyces are produced in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a container in a cold frame as soon as ripe

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years