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

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.

Xeronema callistemon → Poor Knights lily

Confined to Poor Knights and Hen and Chicken island. Flax-like leaves and stunning red bottlebrush-like flowers through spring. Ideal for containers as it like to be rootbound.

Pseudopanax lessonii → Houpara

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

Pouteria costata or Planchonella → Tawapou

Attractive tree growing 4-5m high producing large berries enjoyed by wood pigeon. Ideal for coastal sites.

Notice Board

Coffee in the garden now open :)

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