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Planchonella costata

Tawapou, Tawapou Tree, Tawapou Plant

Planchonella costata, commonly known as Tawapou, is an attractive, NZ native tree featuring glossy, dark green foliage. Small, green coloured flowers are borne in summer and result in large red-orange berries in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows slowly with an upright and tidy habit to about 15 m tall and 8 m wide. Tawapou is most commonly used in revegetation plantings, included in a large garden to attract birds, grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, or added to a coastal planting.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:15.00 m
Spread:8.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Avenues, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Coastal, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateSlow
Also known asTawapou, Tawapou Tree, Tawapou Plant

Planchonella costata Details

Planchonella costata, commonly known as Tawapou, is an attractive, NZ native tree featuring glossy, dark green foliage. Small, green coloured flowers are borne in summer and result in large red-orange berries in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows slowly with an upright and tidy habit to about 15 m tall and 8 m wide. The trunk can get to 1 m in diameter during its lifetime. It prefers a well-drained site and a full sun or partially shade position that is protected from heavy frost and high wind. It is tolerant of dry periods and coastal environments. Tawapou is most commonly used in revegetation plantings, included in a large garden to attract birds, grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, or added to a coastal planting.

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