Planchonella costata
Tawāpou




A hardy coastal tree with an upright form when young, maturing to an open, spreading habit. Distinctive leathery, shiny, green leaves. Produces large, date-sized fruit which are adored by birds. Fruit are red ripening to purple-black. Fruits from early-summer to mid-winter. Frost tender.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Planchonella
Species: Planchonella costata, costāta (Latin, adjective), meaning 'ribbed'.
Common Name: Tawāpou
Description and Features
Description: A hardy coastal tree with an upright form when young, maturing to an open, spreading habit. Distinctive leathery, shiny, green leaves. Produces large, date-sized fruit which are adored by birds. Fruit are red ripening to purple-black. Fruits from early-summer to mid-winter. Frost tender.
Height: 4m
Width: 3m
Uses: Attracts birds
Tolerates: Coastal, Windy
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Fruit:
Summer: Red, Purple, Black
Autumn: Red, Purple, Black
Winter: Red, Purple, Black
Spring: None