Quick answer: Mamane (Sophora chrysophylla) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
|---|---|
| Water | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Soil | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Bloom | blooms year-round, yellow flowers |
| Height | shrub or tree to about 50 ft |
| Wildlife value | wildlife use not specified |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Mamane
Where is Mamane native?
Mamane (Sophora chrysophylla) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Mamane bloom?
Mamane blooms s year-round, yellow flowers. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Mamane need?
Mature height: shrub or tree to about 50 ft.
Is Mamane good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: wildlife use not specified.
Where can I buy Mamane?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Sophora chrysophylla by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Mamane.
- Milo Thespesia populnea
- Hawaiian tree fern (hapuu ii) Cibotium menziesii
- Koa Acacia koa
- Kou Cordia subcordata
- Ohia lehua Metrosideros polymorpha
- Florida hopbush Dodonaea viscosa
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