09-05-2006, 03:56 AM
Having just worked with Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers doing vegetation survey on 2 properties, remember that "native" doesnt always mean "non-invasive"....
When you are purchasign plants, or sharing - check in to see if the plant can become invasive in the right environment - then check if thats your environment.
An example is Kahili ginger (not native by the way) is a nice plant at low altitudes, stays fairly contained - go up to cool temps like Waimea or Volcano and it becomes incredible invasive.
Catherine Dumond
Blue Water Project Management
808 217-7578
http://bluewaterpm.125mb.com/index.html
"We help make building your dream home a reality"
When you are purchasign plants, or sharing - check in to see if the plant can become invasive in the right environment - then check if thats your environment.
An example is Kahili ginger (not native by the way) is a nice plant at low altitudes, stays fairly contained - go up to cool temps like Waimea or Volcano and it becomes incredible invasive.
Catherine Dumond
Blue Water Project Management
808 217-7578
http://bluewaterpm.125mb.com/index.html
"We help make building your dream home a reality"