Ordering poplars and willows
We produce poplars and willows primarily for erosion control to reduce the amount of sediment reaching our waterways. For this reason, we focus on supplying poplars and willows to farms with steep land vulnerable to erosion.
Due to their different rooting characteristics, poplars are well suited to hold hill slopes together, whereas willows are best used in gulleys and streams.
Our nursery opens for orders in autumn each year, ahead of the main June to August planting season. If you would like to purchase poplars and willows at other times, direct sales are available from our nursery on selected days in August. Alternatively, you can purchase from these Northland suppliers:
| Name | Location | Phone | Mobile | |
| John R and E H Elstob | Kaitaia | 09 408 7895 | 022 478 2191 | [email protected] [email protected] |
| Paul Chamberlain | Kerikeri | 09 407 7924 | 027 677 5282 | [email protected] |
| Te Hana Nurseries | Wellsford | 09 423 8595 | - | [email protected] |
| Ben Thompson | Waiotira | - | 022 353 9072 | [email protected] |
| Northland Vegetation Control | Hikurangi | - | 021 280 7317 | [email protected] |
| Ken and Leila Coppins | Kaitaia | 09 408 5485 | - | [email protected] |
If you are interested in ordering our poplars and/or willows, please contact our Land Management team on 0800 002 004 or email us at [email protected] with your name, address and phone number.
Alternatively, you can fill out our online expression of interest form and a land management advisor will be in touch.
Direct sales
Direct sales from the nursery at 185 Flyger Road, Mata have closed for 2024.
Large orders (20 trees or greater) that are targeting erosion prone areas are eligible for significantly reduced prices via an erosion control subsidy. Contact our team on 0800 002 004 or [email protected] for an up-to-date price list.
2024 Price list (Ex-nursery)
| Tree type | Cultivar | Choosing a cultivar | Planting material available | Subsidised price (incl GST) | Unsubsidised Price (incl GST) |
| Poplar | Kawa | Timber. Lower slopes and valley basins |
3m poles or 1.5-2m stakes or 1m wands |
$5.75
$3.45
$1.15 |
$45.00
$21.00
$4.70 |
| Otahuao | Lower slopes and valley basins | ||||
| Crowsnest | Shelterbelts and dry, windy exposed slopes | ||||
| Veronese | Dry and windy exposed slopes | ||||
| Tree willow | Tangoio | Eroding gullies. Dry and windy exposed slopes | |||
| Shrub willow | Kinuyanagi | Fodder |
1m wands |
$1.15 |
$4.70 |
| Awanui | Eroding gullies and streambanks |
| Dynex pole sleeves | $8.60 (incl GST) |
Please note: We cannot guarantee supply.
This year, we have limited stocks of poplars due to severe weather events.
We prioritise orders for erosion control purposes. Once these are completed, we will make material available for other purposes, such as shelterbelts and stock shade.
Subsidised 2025 planting rates
Northland Regional Council subsidises the cost of a contractor to plant poplars and willows for erosion control.
Please note the subsidised rates for 2024 have ended.
To request the subsidy, please contact our Land Management team:
P: 0800 002 004 | E: [email protected]
| Services | Maximum subsidised rate |
| Planting 3m poles by contractors | Up to $7 per pole. Landowner must provide evidence of having engaged contractor via contractor invoice to landowner. |
| Planting 1m wand by contractors | Up to $1 per stake/wand. Landowner must provide evidence of having engaged contractor via contractor invoice to landowner. |
Choosing the cultivar best suited to your situation
Not sure what variety of poplar or willow to plant? Download a copy of our ‘Erosion Control: Poplar and Willow planting guide’ (PDF, 1.4MB) or check out our ‘Trees for erosion control’ page.