Plant inspections: pests, invasives and more

[janeadams]

Have you ever vitised Hosmer Grove on Maui? Mr. Hosmer brought in all sorts of trees commonly grown for timber on the mainland, and planted them just below the entry to Haleakala Park. Sure, they grew, but they failed to develop decent root systems, so would blow over in any wind. The grove is a tangle of trees growing in weird postures, but the scent of Cedar is pervasive. I would say that unless you have pretty deep soil, you may not be successful. On the other hand, it may work if you are not expecting them to grow to timber harvest size, just Christmas trees. I've actually gotten to like the Norfolk Pines -- you can see the ornaments better!

Jane