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A beautiful flowering genus that has a special meaning in Hawai’i. Hibiscus are often worn in hair and lei. 🌺Aloalo is a general Hawaiian term for six species of native Hawaiian hibiscus. This genus includes annual and perennial herbaceous plants as well as woody shrubs. Several species are widely cultivated, notably H. rosa-sinensis, resulting in cultivars from white through yellow, …
Bamboo is a name for over 1,400 species of giant grasses in 115 different genera. All bamboos have wood-like stems. Bamboo grows in clumps (although running varieties exist). Almost all species of bamboo have hollow stems divided into nodes or joints. Bamboo is one of the few grasses that have a branch structure. Bamboo rarely flowers. Ornamental Hedge For privacy …
Blossoming year-round, vibrant flower clusters stand out among the glossy green leaves. Flowers can be red, orange, scarlet, yellow, or other colors. Bees and pollinators are attracted to the bright flower colors. Good as a hedge Virtually maintenance-free once established To induce more flowering and vibrant leaves, trim a few times a year
Zanzibar Croton Gold Dust Croton Petra Croton Picasso’s Paintbrush Croton Known for its bright, variegated foliage that could range from green, pink, white, orange, red, purple and yellow, this evergreen shrub can grow up to 10 feet tall. They can be grouped together for ornamental effect. Can serve as a bold focal point in a garden or colorful hedge Milky …
Banana is a giant herbaceous perennial. Hawaii’s first introduction was by way of canoe with the Polynesian settlers. Arising from underground rhizomes is a pseudostem made up of leaf sheaths. Ten to 12 months after planting, a thick and drooping stem emerges from which flowers and fruit are born. Bananas sucker freely after they become established. Sometimes grown for their …
A large tree, growing up to 65 feet tall with a dense canopy, makes wonderful shade and has many uses. Young fruit can be cooked and eaten Useful for making furniture due to lightweight wood Erosion control Fragrant and ornamental, can be used as a privacy screening and windbreaker
Blossoming year-round, vibrant flower clusters stand out among the glossy green leaves, ranging from 3-6 inches in length. Flowers can be red, orange, scarlet, yellow, or other colors. Bees and pollinators are attracted to the bright flower colors. Good as a hedge To induce more flowering and vibrant leaves, trim a few times a year Thrives in acidic soils and …
A tree, almost always in bloom, produces sweet-smelling flowers often used for making lei in Hawaiʻi. Its Hawaiian name means “ten-cent flower” because that was the price of each blossom when it was first introduced to the islands in the 1930’s. Native to New Guinea, Northern Australia and some Pacific islands, where it is called simply 🌺pua or 🌺pua lulu …