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 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.

Sophora 'Dragon's Gold' → Early flowering, low - spreading Kowhai.

Grows 1.5m high suitable for growing in containers, requires good drainage.

Hebe pubescens subsp. sejuncta → Endemic to the Mokohinau group, Little Barrier and great Barrier Islands.

Distinct obovate leaves, very spreading shrub with light mauve flowers. Purchase 5 or more of any hebe and pay $7.95 each

Hebe obtusata → Occurs in coastal scrub from Manukau Heads to Muriwai.

Prostrate or semi-prostrate shrub with light mauve flower spikes. Ideal for sprawling down banks. Purchase 5 or more of any hebe and pay $7.95 each

Notice Board

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

WDC Pohutukawa Coast tree programme starts Monday 6th June. Two free trees per rate payer.

Ruakaka residents contact Robbie Jones - 4327329
Whangarei Heads contact Alan Willis - 4362808
Central residents contact Botanica - 4304200
Tutukaka residents pick up from Tawapou from Tues 7th 10am - 3pm


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

COVID-19 Level 2 - We are open to public sales. Hours as above.

Retail enquiries: Ph 027 3443975 Email: retail@tawapou.co.nz
Sandra: Ph 027 3443971 Email: tawapou@tawapou.co.nz