Feb 20, 2014 | Ke'anae Arboretum., kukui nuts, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The Kukui Nut Tree, also known as the candlenut tree, is the Hawaiian State Tree and can be found at the Keanae Arboretum. Kukui nut oil can be used as a light source when burned in a lamp, and about twelve kukui nuts can provide an hours worth of light. Before...
Nov 22, 2013 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Paia, Road to Hana Nature, Tips and Essential Blog
There are many beautiful flowers to appreciate along the Road to Hana. One of our favorites is the hanging heliconia flower. Heliconia is a native of Central and South America that prospers in Hawaii’s tropical climate. Heliconia are often used to add a...
Sep 20, 2013 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There are many beautiful flowers to appreciate along the Road to Hana. One of our favorites is the hanging heliconia flower. Heliconia is a native of Central and South America that prospers in Hawaii’s tropical climate. Heliconia are often used to add a splash...
May 16, 2013 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hawaiian sugarcane was introduced almost 1500 years ago by early Polynesian settlers, and was the sweetest item in their diet until the arrival of Captain Cook in 1778. You can check out several of the old varieties of sugar cane at Keanae Arboretum. This sugarcane...
Dec 10, 2012 | Ke'anae Arboretum., The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Here in this lush,botanical garden you will find dozens of labeled trees and plants , including a whole section on Polynesian-introduced plants such as taro, breadfruit,bananas and sugar-cane. This is well worth a visit, it is not only very beautiful and educational,...
