Planting Christmas
Plant your Christmas tree
2010 Holiday Trees will be available in October!
Planting Christmas is a holiday-themed Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project that supports local tree farmers, the local economy, and the environment. Instead of cutting down a tree, decorate a live, potted and locally grown native tree for the holidays, and then plant it! This year will be our Fourth Annual Native Holiday Tree Sale. This year’s trees will all make great landscaping trees, attracting native birds and helping with Maui’s watershed! There will be a variety available to suit each of the different island ecosystems. Make your holiday truly green, and plant your Christmas tree.
Have a look at last year’s trees:
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Ohi’a Lehua ($60/tree):Endemic. Currently 2-3 feet tall. Blooms with gorgeous red or yellow flowers. Thrives in both wet and dry areas, great for attracting bees to a garden. Grows 30+ feet tall. Requires moderate watering. (Not currently in bloom.) DOWNLOAD OHI’A LEHUA TREE CARE GUIDE (PDF)
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Kulu’i ($50/tree)Endemic & endangered. Currently 4 feet tall. This shrub-like tree prefers full sun and grows up to 15 feet tall (shape varies). Natural habitats include dry forests on cliff faces, in gulches, and on steep slopes at elevations from 900 to 2,300 feet. Also produces flowers and seeds that have been traditionally used for lei making. |
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Ha’o ($100/tree):Currently 7-10 feet tall. In the plumeria family. Prefers drier climates, grows up to 30 feet tall and produces fragrant clusters of tiny white flowers. Needs sun, won’t tolerate direct salt spray. Will tolerate a diverse array of climates, and grows anywhere from sea level to 2,000 feet. |
