Kowhai
$4.00
Kowhai (Sophora microphylla) is a hardy, semi-deciduous small tree with attractive fern-like foliage. Its bright yellow, horn-shaped flowers are a favourite of native birds, making it an essential addition to any revegetation project.
Young trees often have tangled branches and may take up to 10 years to flower. Kōwhai is commonly used as a shade tree, a striking specimen in gardens, or as part of integrated native plantings. It is also well suited to upper bank areas in riparian restoration projects.
Height/Spread: 8-10/306m
Leaves: Up to 150 mm long with very small leaflets, not crowded.
Flowering Time: August-October
Growth Rate: Medium
It tolerates many conditions but grows best in fullsun on a well drained site.
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RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Due to the nature of live plants, we do not accept general returns.
SHIPPING INFO
We are pleased to offer nationwide shipping for our native plants. Below are our shipping guidelines and rates:
Shipping Areas & Timeframes
We ship across New Zealand, excluding offshore islands.
Packaging & Handling
Plants are carefully packed to minimize damage during transit.
Orders are sent in eco-friendly packaging where possible.
Shipping Costs
Small Orders (e.g., 8 PB2 plants, OR 24 root trainer plants, OR 4 PB5 plants) – $28 freight
Medium Orders (e.g., 2 cartons as above - 16 PB2’s etc or a mix) – $60 freight
Larger orders will be calculated by our team and we will get back to you with best estimate
Rural delivery may incur an additional fee.
Pick-Up Option
Local customers can opt for free pick-up from Okarito Nursery.
UNDERSTANDING PLANT SIZES
What Does PB Mean? We list plant sizes using terms like PB2 or Root Trainer, which refer to the container size. PB stands for “Planter Bag,” and the number equals the volume in pints (1 PB ≈ 568ml).
R/T: Small, deep cells for strong roots—great for bulk/restoration.
PB2: Small, established, easy to plant.
PB5: Medium size, strong roots.
PB8: Larger, more mature.
PB12: Our biggest, for quick impact. Need help choosing? Just ask!