Beilschmedia ‘tawa’

Tawa

Features

• Narrow, light green leaves with willowy appearance.
• Smooth, dark brown bark.
• Large black drupes (fruit) which is attractive to pigeons.

Uses

• Background tree in borders.
• Light cover for shade loving plants.

Growing Conditions

• Prefers semi-shade as a young plant, but is good in sun as it matures.
• Moist soil but not boggy or poorly drained.
• Moderately frost hardy—will grow in Christchurch with protection over head.