Pritchardia Sp.
The only native palms to Hawaii. There are species which grow throughout the state in a wide variety of environments. Some reach heights of 50 feet while others stay small. They all have columnar trunks with fan like leaves. Though they may be slow growing while young, once established, they will surprise you. A beautiful specimen plant, loulu deserves to be planted as it is our only native palm.
~ Black Magic Colocasia esculenta Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens. Solid purple-black 2′ long spectacular leaves…especially great for designers who love purples and blacks! Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ makes a giant clump to 6-8′ tall with a similar spread. Height:…
~Chandler Pummelo A hybrid selection released in 1961 with a sweet, pleasant flavor. The skin is yellow with a slight blush. The flesh is pink or red, and sweet. It is ripe in the winter months and produces best in the sunny lowlands.
~ Chungii (White Bamboo) Bambusa Chungii Beautiful bamboo for ornamental and is an excellent windbreak and erosion control. Grows to 30′ Tall with 2″ Thin Walled Culms. Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
~ White Ginger Hedychium coronarium White ginger, also commonly known as butterfly ginger, is a sweet-smelling perennial tropical plant. Because of the wonderful fragrance white ginger flowers give off, a sort of sweet and mildly citrusy scent, white ginger is often planted close to homes and backyard decks where their fragrance can be better appreciated….
~Kaimana Lychee Lychee is one of Hawaii’s most popular fruits. The season is short and the red sweet fruit is savored by everyone. The Lychee is fresh out of hand but can be dried or used in desserts. The large beautiful trees thrive in a moist rocky soil and little fertilizer once they reach fruiting…
~Fishtail Palm Caryota mitis This moderately fast growing palm can get up to 10 – 20 ft tall and 5-10 ft wide. Can also be grown indoors, does best in shaded areas.
