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Waimea Nursery at Lālāmilo

Propagating diverse species for reforestation across mesic and wet forest high-elevation ecosystems.

ISLAND

Hawaiʻi Island

ahupuaʻa

Lālāmilo

Project Type

Nursery

Overview

Situated in the windswept mauka plains of Waimea, Lālāmilo Nursery serves as a sanctuary for the moisture-loving species of our and high-elevation forests. We treat every seedling as a vital link to the future, utilizing our Terraware technology to track their journey from seed throughout their time in the nursery.

Nursery
Terraware

Propagation Space

2 Greenhouses with 550 m2 / 6,000ft2

Project Start Date

August 2021

Climate Zone

Mesic and Wet Forest

Operations & Growing Techniques

Plants

Focuses on mesic and wet forest species

Capacity

Approx. 50,000 plants

Growth Techniques

Grow media soil composition, seed germination, and other propagation techniques

Highlights

80,000 Plants

Since 2022, our Hawaiʻi Island nurseries have grown over 80,000 plants.

12,400 Seedlings Propagated

Since 2023, we have propagated 12,400 seedlings.

Nursery Exchange

We are an active member of the Nursery Hui and Native Plant Growers Hui.

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