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''[[Sophora molloyi|S. molloyi]]'' 'Dragon's Gold' is a variety that was discovered on Steven's Island in New Zealand during the 1950's. The name 'Dragon's Gold' comes from the fact that Steven's Island has a very large population of Tuatara.

'''''[[Sophora molloyi|S. molloyi]]'' 'Dragon's Gold'''' is a variety that was discovered on Steven's Island in New Zealand during the 1950's. The name 'Dragon's Gold' comes from the fact that Steven's Island has a very large population of Tuatara.

The flowers are a darker yellow than most other species of [[Kowhai]]. It also flowers over a much longer period than other Kowhai, going from around early winter through to early spring. The plant does not usually attain a height much more than 2 metres, although specimens have been known to reach 6 metres.

The flowers are a darker yellow than most other species of [[Kowhai]]. It also flowers over a much longer period than other Kowhai, going from around early winter through to early spring. The plant does not usually attain a height much more than 2 metres, although specimens have been known to reach 6 metres.

===Pests and diseases===

===Pests and diseases===

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]].

 

The Kowhai caterpillar is a bright-green and black caterpillar that strips the leaves of the kowhai. The treatment for such a problem is the use of an insecticide such as [[Orthene]] (NZ), [[Mavrik]] (NZ), [[Shield]] (NZ) or [[Super Shield]] (NZ).<ref>Yate's 'Garden Problem Solver', HarperCollins, New Zealand, 2001</ref>

==Gallery==

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