Maui Flora

The flowers and trees of Maui were so beautiful and the resorts were landscaped so perfectly.  If only you could smell how yummy some of these flowers were...

Hala Tree ~ grow up to 20 feet tall with a branched main trunk, long narrow leaves, and prop roots. The leaves (lauhala) have been used for weaving and most varieties have spines though some may be spineless or variegated. This tree is relatively slow growing, very hardy, salt tolerant and likes sandy soils and wet feet. Native throughout the Pacific, this tree is is a beautiful specimen by itself or a shade tree (though the leaf litter can be an issue). 

Trumpet Lily tree near the bottom of Haleakala

Maui Gold pineapple ~ the BEST and most delicious

Angel's Trumpet flower ~ grows in white or peach

6' tall red stuff

Anthurium

Red Ginger

Red Ginger in Safeway grocery store

Yellow Hibiscus

Tahitian Gardenia

Leis hanging in a Safeway refrigerated case

Protea

I don't know what these are, but they sure look interesting...