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Growing native plants in your backyard

Are you thinking about growing native plants for your home or business? That's a great idea! And we're here to help.

These flyers can help you decide what native plants are best suited for your area. Just click on one of the maps to download it. Print it out. Go to one of the nurseries listed to pick out your plants. There's even a coupon for discounts at select nurseries.

We recommend Ho'olawa Farms in Haiku - they are very knowledgeable and specialize only in native Hawaiian plants.

Another useful site for planting a native Hawaiian Garden is this on-line handbook provided by the State of Hawaii Office of Environmental Quality Control.

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Pick a Climate Zone

Each flyer introduces six native plants that would grow well in its specific climate zone. It includes two plants you should never grow in your garden, as they are noxious weeds (meaning, they are a threat to Maui's native plant communities).

WET WINDWARD AREAS

Ha'iku, Huelo, Olinda, Ke'anae, Nahiku, Hana & Upper West Maui Mountains

COOL DRY UPPER ELEVATIONS

Upper Kula, 'Ulupalakua, Leeward Haleakala above 1000 ft

WARM TO HOT LOW ELEVATIONS

Kahului, Central and Leeward Maui from sea level to 1000 ft elevation

WET LOW AREAS NEAR MOUNTAINS

Hali'imaile, Makawao, Pukalani, Lower Kula, Waiehu, Waihe'e, Wailuku, Waikapu

WINDWARD COASTAL SALT SPRAY

All along the coast of Maui

These informational flyers/coupons were made possible by the East Maui Watershed Partnership, County of Maui Department of Water Supply, and Maui Invasive Species Committee.

You will need (free)

to download these flyers

For more information, email us at info@eastmauiwatershed.org