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.

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

Crows Nest Poplar

Poplars

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

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.

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

Latest news & projects

Our partners

Plant Hawke’s Bay works closely with specialists in the wider nursery and conservation fields.

NZPPI logo
Plant Pass logo
QEII National Trust logo
Ahuriri Tributaries Catchment Group Trust logo
Te Mata Park logo
The Urban Kakabeak Project logo