Tawa (Beilschmiedia Tawa) is a perennial tree in the Lauraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Beilschmiedia tawa, known as tawa, is a large evergreen tree native to New Zealand, commonly found in central parts of the country and often a dominant canopy species in native forests.