An experiment 95 years ago led to a forest on the slope of a volcano. Someone decided to see if these California trees could survive in the relatively cool temps of Maui's upcountry, 5000+ feet up on the non-lava side of the Haleakala crater.
Now they're over 100 feet tall and still growing.
Looking up in Poli Poli State Park, Hawaii.
Normally I'm not in favor of adding non-native plants to the Hawaiian islands, but if redwoods can survive where no native plants could grow, it seems okay.
Any botanists want to weigh in?
fyi: If you go hiking on Maui, remember to refer to any area uphill of the town of Haiku as 'upcountry' - you'll sound a bit less like a tourist.
But as your burnt skin peels like a banana,
you're still gonna look like one.
for TT's 'country' day
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You've just taught me something wonderful. Thank you! Next time I visit Maui, I will have to see these.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Beautiful photo perspective too.
ReplyDeleteInteresting... spent a quick trip with our residents there a few years ago... was a fabulous experience awed by the amazing natural wonders.
ReplyDeleteI love to learn something extra ... thank you for sharing!
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