Tawapou - Coastal Natives

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Welcome to Tawapou Coastal Natives

Located on Northland's iconic Tutukaka Coast just before Matapouri Bay, Tawapou welcomes the public throughout the year. It's well worth the drive!

Featured Plants

Pseudopanax lessonii → Houpara

Coastal shrub found from the Three Kings Islands to Poverty Bay. Tolerates dry coastal conditions.

Pseudopanax laetus → Found in the North Island from Coromandel to Taranaki

Very similar to P.arboreus with larger leaves. Berries are borne in spring and are attractive to birds.

Vitex lucens → Puriri

One of our large forest trees found from Mahia Peninsula and Taranaki northwards. Clusters of red fruit appealing to wood pigeon follow pinkish red flowers.

Poa cita → Silver tussock

A common plant of scrub and grassland in coastal to alpine areas throughout New Zealand. A graceful weeping tussock grass.

Notice Board

SPRING SPECIALS STARTING 1ST - 5TH SEPT

No spring sale this year but a few bargains on selected species come up and check them out!

Normal Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 3pm (closed Sun, Mon)

Order online and collect available daily except Monday.

Please email: retail@tawapou.co.nz


Stay with us at Matapouri Glamping (right next to the nursery) https://www.matapouriglamping....

See Guy's sculptures at Tawapou https://www.tawapou.co.nz/abou...

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Email Us

Retail enquiries: Ph 027 3443975 Email: retail@tawapou.co.nz

Sandra: Ph 027 3443971 Email: tawapou@tawapou.co.nz