Coprosma acerosa ‘Hawera’ is a small NZ native coastal prostrate shrub and is a form of Coprosma acerosa and was discovered on the cliffs near Hawera. It has small linear olive green leaves and it is tolerant of cold and wind and forms a tight 2-2.5m mat 10–15cm high close to the ground.

It has tiny insignificant flowers which are followed by white fruits which turn pale blue during March and April. For more details visit; http://wwwold.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biosystematics/plants/coprosmakey/key/Coprosma/Media/Html/C_acerosa.htm