Palmy places on maui

[Stevetoad]

I'm going to maui June 1-9. I'm looking for some palmy places to check out. One of my main goals is to see a large corypha so if anyone knows where to see one I'd love to know. Thanks for any help!

[PANGEA EXPRESS]

Tropical gardens of Maui

Is this Corypha big enough?

[Stevetoad]

Yes. That's on my list now!

[Stevetoad]

hey guys, i wanted to give this thread a bump because im leaving on saturday to maui and was hoping that someone kenw of some must see palm spots. any info would be great!

[sur4z]

go here and scroll down

https://www.google.com/#gs_rn=15&gs_ri=psy-ab&tok=HLmlM2JGvW4_wyZu9F9IxA&cp=12&gs_id=z&xhr=t&q=gardens+on+maui&es_nrs=true&pf=p&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=gardens+on+m&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47244034,d.dmQ&fp=71f848541db49b15&biw=1024&bih=619

[Stevetoad]

go here and scroll down

https://www.google.com/#gs_rn=15&gs_ri=psy-ab&tok=HLmlM2JGvW4_wyZu9F9IxA&cp=12&gs_id=z&xhr=t&q=gardens+on+maui&es_nrs=true&pf=p&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=gardens+on+m&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47244034,d.dmQ&fp=71f848541db49b15&biw=1024&bih=619

thanks, ive done a google search but was hoping that some people on here have been there and knew which spots were the best. im going to go to the tropical garden of maui like Eric mentioned but was looking for more.

[Mauna Kea Cloudforest]

I recommend http://www.tropicalgardensofmaui.com/palms.aspx, you can see the beautiful surroundings, and check out some great exotic palms.

This is a private garden in Haiku with over 200 species of palms, these guys would probably welcome a visit: http://www.haikupalms.com/html/house___garden.html

The National Tropical Botanical Gardens on Kauai had a ton of palms to see. Not sure how the Maui branch of it is like, it's on the Hana side: http://ntbg.org/gardens/kahanu.php. I'll get around to posting the Kauai photos soon.

The road to Hana has a number of smaller botanical gardens that are open to the public. The rainy side starts around Haiku (mostly Winter rains) all the way to Hana (year round rain). There are a lot more exotics to see there. Google is pretty weak when it comes to resources, you'll have to ask around at specialist palm growers and some of the locals. The three resources above will point you in the right direction.

[Stevetoad]

I recommend http://www.tropicalgardensofmaui.com/palms.aspx, you can see the beautiful surroundings, and check out some great exotic palms.

This is a private garden in Haiku with over 200 species of palms, these guys would probably welcome a visit: http://www.haikupalms.com/html/house___garden.html

The National Tropical Botanical Gardens on Kauai had a ton of palms to see. Not sure how the Maui branch of it is like, it's on the Hana side: http://ntbg.org/gardens/kahanu.php. I'll get around to posting the Kauai photos soon.

The road to Hana has a number of smaller botanical gardens that are open to the public. The rainy side starts around Haiku (mostly Winter rains) all the way to Hana (year round rain). There are a lot more exotics to see there. Google is pretty weak when it comes to resources, you'll have to ask around at specialist palm growers and some of the locals. The three resources above will point you in the right direction.

thanks Axel. ill look into these.

[aztropic]

Maui is actually pretty disappointing when it comes to seeing alot of exotic palms.Tropical gardens of Maui wasn't too bad and you'll get to see a Corypha and maybe another 40 palm species.Most residential uses Christmas palms.Lots of plumeria though...

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

[Stevetoad]

Maui is actually pretty disappointing when it comes to seeing alot of exotic palms.Tropical gardens of Maui wasn't too bad and you'll get to see a Corypha and maybe another 40 palm species.Most residential uses Christmas palms.Lots of plumeria though...

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

That's what I've been hearing

[Hammer]

I hear that from June 1-9 there will be a yard full of free palms at Stevetoad's place!

[kahili]

Unfortunately, Maui does not have a lot of botanical gardens like Oahu has. But when it comes to scenery, imo, its the best island for that. It has a lot of beaches, and valleys and whatever road you are on, you will always see the ocean and either the West Maui mtns or Haleakala . I would definitely take the drive down to Hana, and spend the night there, because there is a lot to see past Hana as well. The seven sacred pools is good to go to, and Kaupo Gap is really nice to drive past as well. You may be able to drive all the way around the island, depending on if the streams have washed out the bridges past Kaupo gap. They will know at the store that is there. If you can drive around, the road will bring you through Ulupalakua and there is a cool winery there. If you can't drive around, then its easier to spend the night in Hana, then drive all the way back to West Maui. Hamoa beach is a great beach for body surfing in Hana when the waves are up.

West Maui has some really nice beaches up past Kapalua. Stables (or Fleming beach park) beach is really nice and past that is Slaughterhouse beach-another good bodysurfing beach if the waves are up. Not as many tourists come to these two beaches. Past that is Honolua Bay which is fun to watch if the waves are up-big surfing spot. You can watch from above, also good spot to see the sun set. Also good place to snorkel if water is calm. Past that is Honokohau Valley which is where I lived (3 miles up it). You can't really go up there, but you can drive to it and maybe drive in some on the road. They grow taro in there.

Going up to Haleakala is always a good thing to do-either to watch the sun rise or set. The crater is really cool to see. Kaupo Gap is one of the sides of the crater whose wall blew open back when it was active and filled with lava -pretty impressive to see.

There are lots of hiking trails to see waterfalls there as well.

I hope you guys have a great trip. I am still thinking about going in June as well to see my son who lives there now. If not June then definitely in Nov.

[Stevetoad]

Unfortunately, Maui does not have a lot of botanical gardens like Oahu has. But when it comes to scenery, imo, its the best island for that. It has a lot of beaches, and valleys and whatever road you are on, you will always see the ocean and either the West Maui mtns or Haleakala . I would definitely take the drive down to Hana, and spend the night there, because there is a lot to see past Hana as well. The seven sacred pools is good to go to, and Kaupo Gap is really nice to drive past as well. You may be able to drive all the way around the island, depending on if the streams have washed out the bridges past Kaupo gap. They will know at the store that is there. If you can drive around, the road will bring you through Ulupalakua and there is a cool winery there. If you can't drive around, then its easier to spend the night in Hana, then drive all the way back to West Maui. Hamoa beach is a great beach for body surfing in Hana when the waves are up.

West Maui has some really nice beaches up past Kapalua. Stables (or Fleming beach park) beach is really nice and past that is Slaughterhouse beach-another good bodysurfing beach if the waves are up. Not as many tourists come to these two beaches. Past that is Honolua Bay which is fun to watch if the waves are up-big surfing spot. You can watch from above, also good spot to see the sun set. Also good place to snorkel if water is calm. Past that is Honokohau Valley which is where I lived (3 miles up it). You can't really go up there, but you can drive to it and maybe drive in some on the road. They grow taro in there.

Going up to Haleakala is always a good thing to do-either to watch the sun rise or set. The crater is really cool to see. Kaupo Gap is one of the sides of the crater whose wall blew open back when it was active and filled with lava -pretty impressive to see.

There are lots of hiking trails to see waterfalls there as well.

I hope you guys have a great trip. I am still thinking about going in June as well to see my son who lives there now. If not June then definitely in Nov.

That's great info! Thank you!

[hanapalms]

I hear that from June 1-9 there will be a yard full of free palms at Stevetoad's place!

Is that a "walk up and grab" or do you need an appointment?

[hanapalms]

If you're planning a drive to Hana, let me know. Maybe you can stop by my garden. I don't know how many species of palm I currently have in the ground, but I have been collecting them for a spell now. You can preview some of the garden at my site, link is in my signature at "visit my palms here". You can send PM if you want to set up a time.

Aloha,

Bill

[Hammer]

I hear that from June 1-9 there will be a yard full of free palms at Stevetoad's place!

Is that a "walk up and grab" or do you need an appointment?

shovels and ski masks not included

[Justin]

Not overly palmy, but the Kula Botanic Garden has both phenomenal views and lots of great plants, including innumerable varieties of Proteaceae.

[Mauna Kea Cloudforest]

I hear that from June 1-9 there will be a yard full of free palms at Stevetoad's place!

Is it a BYOS (bring your own shovel) event?