Adopt an ʻIliahi tree
Select, plant and raise your tree on Lahainaluna Campus
Aloha Kākou. Mahalo for seeking. If you think you would like to Adopt an ʻIliahi tree, please read the history of  ʻiliahi and watch the short videos below. If, after reading and watching,  you still want to plant a tree and leave a legacy for future generations, then please proceed to the sign up link to select a site and time. Mahalo for your interest to Malama ʻāina with ʻiliahi at Lahainaluna High School.
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1. Here is a website to a very good explanation of the ʻiliahi. If you scroll to the end there is a section called Background information and Early Hawaiian uses. http://www.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Santalum_ellipticum *
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2. I understand that Maui Native Nursery has donated the ʻIliahi and their companions for us to plant. https://www.mauinativenursery.com/iliahi.html *
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3. I understand that Re Tree Hawaii put out the invitation to participate in the Statewide Tree Planting event and the Hui Hoʻokuleana Honua responded and this is part of that event. SEE: https://retree-hawaii.org *
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Please watch this video, "How to plant a potted tree".
4. Have you Watched the video  "How to plant a potted tree"? I understand that the trees we will plant will be seedlings that will be much easier to plant. I can do what is required. *
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5. Students planting trees.              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRRmfVontqg *
6. Cultivation details:      (tips for successful plantings)                                                   Santalum paniculatum is a plant of moderate elevations in the Hawaiian Islands, where it can be found at elevations from 450 - 2,500 metres. It is usually found in moderately dry to wet habitats in areas where there is a 2 - 5 month dry season and no frosts[312 ]. Prefers a position with moderate side shade, but little overhead shade; it grows poorly in deeper shade, but can do well in full sun if attached to a suitable host[312 ]. Tolerant of a range of soil conditions, including infertile and shallow soils, but grows best in a light to medium, well-drained soil[312 ]. Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil with a pH 6.1 - 7.4, but can tolerate 4 - 7.4[312 ]. Established plants are able to survive a long dry season (up to 5 - 6 months) when attached parasitically to suitably drought_tolerant host plants[312 ]. Although the tree has become much less common in its native habitat due to the ravages of introduced grazing animals and rats, the tree does actually have the potential to become invasive, spreading by seeds and root suckers. However, this has not been seen as a problem in the past, mainly due to the high value of the wood and the ease with which they can be shaded out by taller trees[312 ]. A slow-growing species, showing annual height increases of 30 - 70cm a year when young. Growth is faster in fertile soils but the tree is then at risk of being shaded out or overtopped by taller, faster growing trees on such sites[312 ]. Under good conditions, plants begin flowering from an early age, typically about 3 - 4 years, but heavy flowering and fruiting may take 7 - 10 years[312 ]. Trees can flower and produce fruit throughout the year, usually with two peaks. The flowers produce a sweet fragrance[312 ]. Trees produce root suckers, especially if cut down, when a ring of suckers will often appear several metres away from the original stump[312 ]. A semi-parasitic plant, obtaining some of its nutriment from the roots of other plants[144 ]. The plant has green leaves containing chlorophyll, and is thus able to photosynthesize - it relies on host plants only for water and soil nutrients, not for sugars, which it can produce itself[343 ]. It normally has more than one host at a time[343 ]. In the field, seedlings should be planted near potential host plants[337 ]. Seedlings are generally planted within existing vegetation near potentially suitable hosts[337 ]. Success is generally good, especially in locations where seedlings can be watered occasionally and weed competition is controlled[337 ]. Periodic trimming of the secondary host may benefit seedlings[337 ]. Flowering Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall. Bloom Color: Pale Green Cream/Tan.                                         https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Santalum+paniculatum *
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