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Koko
Crater
Botanical Gardens
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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In 1958, 200
acres on the slopes and basin of Koko Crater
at the eastern end of Oahu were set aside as
a botanical garden. Although it is still
only partially developed, long-range plans
envision Koko Crater Botanical Garden as an
example of a xeriscape. Here selective
planting and water conservation techniques
transform this landscape into a garden where
plants suitable to these desert-like
surroundings can thrive and flourish.
Koko Crater Botanical Garden is a 60-acre
basin inside the landmark Koko Crater on the
eastern end of the island of Oahu. The hot,
dry climate here makes this garden the ideal
location for the dryland collections of the
Honolulu Botanical Gardens.
The garden is still in the early stages of
development, therefore, restroom facilities,
drinking fountains and other visitor
accommodations have not yet been
constructed.
For your safety, please wear walking shoes
and exercise caution on the unpaved roads
and trails. Bicycles and motor vehicles are
not permitted and dogs are not allowed on
the grounds.
Garden planting occupy the inner slopes and
basin of Koko Crater. The visitor is first
met with colorful collections of plumeria
and bougainvillea cultivars in the outer
crater.
A two-mile loop trail leads visitors through
a variety of dryland plant collections from
Hawaii and around the world. Naturalized
exotic kiawe and
koa haole trees dominate the
landscape along the trail between the
cultivated collections.
Of special note is the native grove of
wiliwili trees (Erythrina
sandwicensis) found in the Hawaiian
section. This magnificent stand of native
trees is protected by State law under the
Exceptional Tree Act 105.
African plants
Cacti and succulents
Plumeria cultivars
Native wiliwili (Erythrinas)
Dryland palms
Bougainvillea
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DIRECTIONS |
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From Waikiki,
take Kalaniana'ole Highway past Hanauma Bay
and Sandy Beach. Take the next left on to
Kealahou Street. Follow the sign for Koko
Crater Stables. This is also the entrance to
the botanical garden. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/kcbg.htm |
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