09-05-2006, 06:46 PM
Yup, there are some native plants that are aggressive; more power to them. There is the native fern, 'uluhe, which is fairly aggressive, probably invasive. Fortunately, it seems to be easy to control manually.
And there is an aggressive native morning glory, Koali 'Awa(?), that the Volcano Nat'l Park folks encourage at Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park), because it can keep some of the other invasives moderated after they've been cut back.
I've also just learned about a "construction-grade" bamboo that grows tall and strong, and in bunches. It doesn't send out runners(!), so it isn't invasive like many other.
It's all a matter of learning how different plants behave in different habitats.
Les
And there is an aggressive native morning glory, Koali 'Awa(?), that the Volcano Nat'l Park folks encourage at Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park), because it can keep some of the other invasives moderated after they've been cut back.
I've also just learned about a "construction-grade" bamboo that grows tall and strong, and in bunches. It doesn't send out runners(!), so it isn't invasive like many other.
It's all a matter of learning how different plants behave in different habitats.
Les