Welcome to Plant Hawke’s Bay

Respect – Protect – Restore

Together, we’re restoring our local landscape and saving rare plant species.

We are Hawke’s Bay plant specialists.

Our expertise is eco-sourced seeds and locally grown trees and shrubs for wholesale, contract growing and retail customers.

Who we work with

Marie Taylor Founder of Plant Hawke's Bay giving a talk to an audience outside in a field

Our impact

Working together to achieve more.

Every native tree and shrub planted in Hawke’s Bay helps to improve water quality, protect land from erosion, enhance biodiversity and create shared green spaces.

Since 2005 we have accomplished:

PLANTS IN THE GROUND

Land Area Covered

Species Supported

Plant Hawke’s Bay was recognised at the 2026 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Hill Labs Agri-Science Award

Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award

FMG Risk Management Award

Our plants

We specialise in trees and shrubs grown specifically for the landscape and conditions found in the Hawke’s Bay region.

Woman carrying native plants in the Plant Hawke's Bay nursery

Native species

We cultivate 75 species of locally grown native trees and shrubs nurtured to thrive across Hawke’s Bay.

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Poplars

With diverse benefits, these are the perfect pastoral farming tree. We offer three cultivars; Veronese, Kawa and Crowsnest.

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Himlayan Oak from Plant Hawke's Bay nursery

Himalayan Oaks

These evergreen trees are a great way to stabilise hillsides, provide hedging and are a source of palatable stock food.

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Plant Hawke's Bay guide on where to start with trees on your farm

Want to know where to start with trees on your farm – and how we can help?

Follow our five factor formula as your handy guide for farmers.

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Why locals choose Plant Hawke’s Bay

At Matapiro Station we’ve been working with Plant Hawke’s Bay since 2015. We like their strong, healthy plants grown from locally sourced seeds.
Michael Lowther
Former Matapiro Station Manager
We need to use eco-sourced plants because these are the seeds best genetically adapted to Hawke’s Bay. Marie is the go-to person for this. She knows which plants belong where, and is knowledgeable and committed to getting it right.
Charles Daugherty
Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay
Plant Hawke’s Bay provides locally sourced seed, ensuring plants have the best possible chance of success. It’s outstanding they can also provide wholesale prices.
Chris Lucy
Backyard Eco Landscapers

As seen on Seven Sharp

The almost extinct plants of Hawke’s Bay

Plant Hawke’s Bay’s featured on Seven Sharp. Watch now to discover how Marie and the team were called in to bring endangered plants back from the brink of extinction.

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