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'''Sophora Tetraptera''' or simply '''Kowhai''' is an evergreen that is native to New Zealand and parts of Chile. It is the national flower of New Zealand.

'''Sophora Tetraptera''' or simply '''Kowhai''' is a moderately fast growing, evergreen that is native to New Zealand and parts of Chile. It is the national flower of New Zealand.

The young branches, leaves and flower buds are covered with a fine down that is brown in colour. During the spring, the tree is covered in [[raceme|racemes]] of golden yellow flowers. The leaves are about 8-10 cm in length and pinnate and bearing around 10-20 pairs of 20-35mm leaflets. The tree itself has an airy graceful habit.

The young branches, leaves and flower buds are covered with a fine down that is brown in colour. During the spring, the tree is covered in [[raceme|racemes]] of golden yellow flowers. The leaves are about 8-10 cm in length and pinnate and bearing around 10-20 pairs of 20-35mm leaflets. The tree itself has an airy graceful habit.

===Pests and diseases===

===Pests and diseases===

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The kowhai moth caterpillar can defoliate the plant and burrow into soft, new seeds. It is recommended that you spray with an insecticide such as [[Confidor]].

==Species==

==Species==