Maui Gardens
- Ali'i Kula Lavender
- Courtyard Garden, Kahului Public Library
- D. T. Fleming Arboretum at Pu'u Mahoe
- Enchanting Floral Gardens
- Hana Maui Botanical Gardens
- Kahanu Garden (National Tropical Botanical Garden)
- Ke'anae Arboretum
- Kula Botanical Garden
- Maui Educational Garden (Cooperative Extension Service - Maui)
- Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
- Maui Tropical Plantation
- Tropical Gardens of Maui
- Wailea Point Seawalk
Ali'i Kula Lavender
1100 Waipoli Road
Kula, Hawaii 96790
Telephone: 808-878-3004
Email: reservations@aklmaui.com
Located off Highway 377) at the top of Waipoli Road
This 10 1/2 acre lavender farm is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet on the slopes of Haleakala. In addition to fields of lavender, the gardens include protea, hydrangea, and other cooler growing ornamental plants. The garden is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Thirty minute walking tours are offered five times a day at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The fee for the walking tour is $12.00 per person. Cart tours with the grower are also available at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Fee for the cart tours is $25.00 per person. Space in the cart tours is limited; call 808-878-3004 or email to make reservations.
Courtyard Garden
Kahului
Public Library
90 School Street
Kahului, Hawai'i 96732
Telephone: 808-873-3097
This Hawaiian plant garden contains over 20 endemic and indigenous Hawaiian plants. Dedicated in 1994, the Garden was designed and planted by the Native Hawaiian Plant Society and maintained by volunteers. The Courtyard Garden can only be viewed from inside the Library. Since library hours are subject to change, please call for current information.
D. T. Fleming Arboretum at Pu'u Mahoe
P.O. Box 101
Makawao, Hawaii 96768
Telephone: 808-878-3240
Email: info@flemingarboretum.org
Located in Ulupalakua within the cinder cone Pu'u Mahoe on the southern slopes of Ulupalakua
This arboretum was started in 1952 by David Thomas Fleming to preserve species from the vanishing native dryland forest of Auwahi. Since that time, the Arboretum has been maintained by the family and today includes 110 species of native Hawaiian plants, 33 of which are endangered including the last seed producing alani (Melicope knudsenii). Several trees in the Arboretum have been nominated for the Maui County Exceptional Tree list. Tours are available on the last weekend of each month. Call 808-572-1097 to make reservations.
Enchanting Floral Gardens
2505 Kula Highway (Highway 37)
Kula, Hawaii 96790
Telephone: 808-878-2531
Email: info@flowersofmaui.com
Located on Kula Highway (Highway 37) at the 10 mile marker near Kula
This high elevation, 8 acre garden was established in 1988 and contains over 1,500 species of tropical and semi-tropical plants including orchids and fruit trees. The gardens are open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Entrance fee is $7.50.
Hana Maui Botanical Gardens
470 Ulaino Road
P.O. Box 404
Hana, Hawaii 96713
Telephone: 808-248-7725
Email: JoLoyce@aol.com
Turn off Hana Highway onto Ulaino Road just outside of Hana.
This 27 acre garden opened in 1985. The gardens feature exotic fuits and flowers, especially gingers and heliconias. It also includes many Hawaiian canoe plants and a small section of native Hawaiian plants. Open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Tours are self-guided, but a map with plant information is provided. Admission is $3.00 per person.
Kahanu Garden (National Tropical Botanical Garden)
Administrative
Offices (on Kaua'i):
3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, Hawai'i 96741
Telephone: 808-332-7324
Fax: 808-332-9765
Email: administration@ntbg.org
Kamaui Aiona, Director, Kahanu Garden
Chipper Wichman, Director, National Tropical Botanical Garden
Located near Hana (close to the 31 mile marker) on the Hana Highway; entrance is marked by a sign on the gate.
Kahanu Garden is the site of Pi'ilanihale Heiau, a National Historic Landmark. Its 122 acres encompass plant collections from the Pacific Island with an emphasis on the ethnobotanic plants of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The garden includes the largest collection of breadfruit cultivars with over 120 grown on the grounds. The garden is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tours are self-guided; reservations are not required. The tour is 1/2 mile long and takes about 1 1/2 hours. Admission is $10.00 per person; children 12 years and younger are free. Call 808-248-8912 for further information.
Ke'anae Arboretum
Located on the Hana Highway (Highway 360) approximately 1 mile from Ke'anae; parking is limited
This 6 acre arboretum consists of large variety of both native and introduced plants and trees. The first 1/2 mile of the trail passes through plantings of introduced plants such as ornamental gingers, papaya, and hibiscus. The plants in this section are identified. At the end of this section is a taro patch (kalo lo'i) containing a large number of Hawaiian varieties. The next 1 mile section of the trail leads through a Hawaiian rain forest. Wear good walking shoes and rain gear; carry insect repellent, sunscreen, and extra water. No admission charge.
Kula Botanical Garden
638 Kekaulike Avenue
Kula, Hawaii 96790
Telephone: 808-878-1715
Located on Kekaulike Highway (Highway 377) near the Kula Highway (Highway 37) junction
Kula Botanical Garden opened to the public in 1977 as a native Hawaiian plant reserve. Due to the high elevation (3,300 feet) of this 6 acre garden, both tropical and semi-tropical species can be grown. The garden includes collections of protea, orchids, bromeliads, and native Hawaiian plants. Other features include an aviary, a koi pond, waterfalls, and a covered bridge. Paths are wheelchair accessible. The garden is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tours are self-guided; guided tours can be arranged with advanced notice. Entrance fee is $7.50 for adults and $2.00 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 6 are free.
Maui Educational Garden (Cooperative Extension Service - Maui)
Kahului
Cooperative Extension Office
Maui Community College
310 Kaahumanu Avenue, Building 214
Kahului, Hawai'i 96732
Telephone: 808-244-3242
Fax: 808-244-7089
Email: kahului@ctahr.hawaii.edu
The Maui Educational Garden is located on the campus of Maui Community College next to the Cooperative Extension Service Building 214. This 2-acre garden is maintained by the Cooperative Extension Service and the Maui Master Gardeners. It consists of research and display plots of a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants, and turfgrasses. Currently the garden is under renovation and is open by appointment only.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
150 Kalaloa Avenue
P.O. Box 6040
Kahului, Hawai'i 96733
Telephone: 808-249-2798
Fax: 808-249-0325
Email: mnbg@maui.net
Located at 150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului, across from the War Memorial Football and Baseball Stadiums
This 5 acre garden was started by Rene Sylva in 1976 and is devoted to the plants of Maui Nui (Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe). There is also an extensive collection of Polynesian introduced plants. The garden is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sundays and major holidays. Admission is free.
Maui Tropical Plantation
1670 Honoapiilani Highway
Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793
Telephone: Toll-free 1-800-451-6805 or in Hawai'i 808-244-7643
Fax: 808-242-8983
Email:
pattyokuda@hotmail.com
Located on Honoapiilani Highway (Highway 30) right outside of the town of Waikapu between mile markers 2 and 3
Maui Tropical Plantation is 60 acres devoted to growing and displaying Hawai'i's agricultural products. Crops featured include sugar, pineapple, coffee, macadamia nuts, and bananas. The plantings also include papayas, mangos, avocados, guavas, ornamental gingers, heliconitas, and ti. The garden is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Tram tours through the fields are available starting at 10:00 a.m.; price for tram tours is $11.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 3-12.
Tropical Gardens of Maui
200 Iao Valley Road
Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793
Telephone: 808-244-3085
Fax: 808-242-6152
Tropical Gardens of Maui is a 4 acre botanical garden and export plant nursery. The garden was started in 1987 as a showcase of tropical plants from all parts of the world. There is a self guided tour through the garden which crosses Iao Stream and passes a koi pond and palm grotto; the tour takes approximately 1/2 hour. The hillside above has been terraced and planted with many varieties of Hawaiian taro. The garden is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; last admission to the garden is at 4:30 p.m. Entrance fee is $3.00 per person.
Wailea Point Seawalk
Located on the south shore in the resort community of Wailea between the Kea Lani and Four Seasons hotels. Public access is through the hotel grounds at either end of the walkway.
The Wailea Point Seawalk is 1/2 mile long and skirts the ocean side boundaries of the hotels and condominiums. The seawalk features littoral native species with some coastal shrubland areas. Plants include 73 species of endemics, natives and Polynesian introductions. There are no admission fees, and the walkway is always open, but there are no lights on the path.
Email about these pages to Eileen Herring: eherring@hawaii.edu | Last revised on 28 January 2008
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