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i know for sure on maui there's at least one farm. on o'ahu? i dunno.
what's kinda neat, you might recall, is that the city and county of honolulu usually gets their tree from someone's yard/neighborhood. this year, i believe a cute older lady donated hers.
*Bump* (Noticed KTA is getting ready for trees--it's about that time!)
I was searching for hotcatz's post about the trees she uses at Christmas. We're thinking about a potted tree this year. We've also considered skipping the tree and just using poinsettia's and candles to decorate. What will other Hawaii folks be doing this year?
True, they do grow pretty big. The one in the back yard is huge but it was here long before I was and will probably still be there long after I'm gone. Someone did want to buy it, cut it down and make it into lumber or bowls or something, but it is fine just where it is. If it was cut down it would leave a stump about three feet across and I'm sure that tree is one reason the dirt is still there, otherwise it would have fallen down the mountain already.
Are there any Christmas tree farms on the island, do you know? There is the fellow who has a few Norfolks growing in his yard, but I'd think up the mountain it would get cold enough that mainland type Christmas trees would grow?
Christmas tree farm on Maui; I buy mine at Home Depot every year and am pleased with the condition and shape. No more expensive then back East.
Aloha all. Norfolk Pines are a great idea for indoor Christmas trees. Ive got a six foot one that weve decorated for the past 3 years. But being in Michigan we wont be able to plant it outside in 2-3 years when it gets too big. But I work part time with the city conservatory here (on cycads, tree ferns & palms) so it will have a home there. Weve also got a Bunya Bunya pine at home, but the wife doesnt like it because its too picky!
...What will other Hawaii folks be doing this year?
For the past several years, the elementary school in Pauillo has done a fund raiser of making available (for a donation) Christmas trees that it grows on school land. Nice trees, and since Pauillo is one of the more economically challenged communities the proceeds are very helpful to buy stuff for students that parents might not be able to help with.
Merry Christmas all. On Kauai there is always the last minute mad dash to locate the last container of mainland trees which ultimately ends up being at Home Depot. Of course on Kauai the old timers (such as myself) prefer the Norfolk Pine which we call "The Hawaiian Christmas Tree." This Christmas is going to be fantastic!
Merry Christmas all. On Kauai there is always the last minute mad dash to locate the last container of mainland trees which ultimately ends up being at Home Depot. Of course on Kauai the old timers (such as myself) prefer the Norfolk Pine which we call "The Hawaiian Christmas Tree." This Christmas is going to be fantastic!
Home Depot in Lihue ran out of trees weeks ago. I was told they didn't order as many as last year because of the economy but surprise they sold out early.
We went to HD last week to find... no trees!! The artificial ones are bogus (and expensive!), so we decided to try something different this year. Found some artificial pine garlands for 1/2 price at Ace, strung them up around the lanai, lights, ornaments, and voila! Christmas!
We even picked one short one and hung all of our fish and undersea-type ornaments (we're from Maryland so we have crabs! even a plaid one!) on it. Then hubby found some old lights that look like glowing sea urchins. Our new ornament this year is a bobbling octopus. We have a puffer fish (real, dried), and even a stuffed ray to add to the scene.
So far our first tree-less Christmas is just fine. We even heard that they still had some trees down in Lawai, but eh, we'll leave them for other folks.
We went to HD last week to find... no trees!! The artificial ones are bogus (and expensive!), so we decided to try something different this year. Found some artificial pine garlands for 1/2 price at Ace, strung them up around the lanai, lights, ornaments, and voila! Christmas!
We even picked one short one and hung all of our fish and undersea-type ornaments (we're from Maryland so we have crabs! even a plaid one!) on it. Then hubby found some old lights that look like glowing sea urchins. Our new ornament this year is a bobbling octopus. We have a puffer fish (real, dried), and even a stuffed ray to add to the scene.
So far our first tree-less Christmas is just fine. We even heard that they still had some trees down in Lawai, but eh, we'll leave them for other folks.
I'm from Maryland also, living in Kalaheo, small world.
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