Christmas trees grow in Hawaii? Yes!

Did you know Christmas trees imported from the mainland could harbor Hawaii’s next invasive pest? In past years, snakes, wasps and slugs were found in shipments of Christmas Trees and other foliage used for holiday decorating.  

Sam Ohu Gon of The Nature Conservancy explains in the video below:

 

There are sustainable alternatives here on the Big Island! Check out these local Christmas tree farms:

 

 

 

 

Keauhou, Kona
(808) 324-4609 Call for directions
Norfolk Pines

Hooluana Tree Farm
N. Peck Rd. Mt. View
(808) 333-0676
Leyland Cypress Trees

Fair Olen Christmas Tree Farm
Kaloko Rd., Kona
(808) 325-7490

Hawaiian Beaches
Ina St.
Norfolk Pine & Portugese Cypress Tree

Let’s support local businesses growing and selling Christmas trees.

If you know of any other christmas tree farms on the Hawaii Island, email us! We would love to add them to our list.