![fruit tree leaf identification guide hawaii fruit tree leaf identification guide hawaii](https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/trees-906x1024.jpg)
![fruit tree leaf identification guide hawaii fruit tree leaf identification guide hawaii](https://irepo.primecp.com/2016/10/303102/Leaf-Identification-Guide-DIYideaCenter_Large600_ID-1914141.jpg)
Kamehameha’s relationship with the British and the American traders may be why the Hawaiian flag is a combination of the Union Jack and red, white and blue stripes, thus appeasing both countries. His son Liholiho (Kamehameha II) fell into debt with the westerners and the first general tax in Hawaiʻi was imposed…paid with sandalwood. Kamehameha continued to trade with the British and Americans until his death in 1819. By trading shiploads of sandalwood for guns, cannons, ammunition and even western ships Kamehameha was able to acquire his own fleet of ships and modern armament he used to conquer all the islands, thus solidifying his rule which created the Kingdom of Hawaii.
![fruit tree leaf identification guide hawaii fruit tree leaf identification guide hawaii](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0d/30/66/0d30669ce5ab02dbc3af34f7cebeaab4.jpg)
The remnants of these terraces, many of which are overgrown with eucalyptus and other invasive species, can still be seen today.īy 1811 trade ships began arriving regularly in Hawaiʻi and several sea captains were involved in a thriving sandalwood business with the Chinese. Native Hawaiians terraced these slopes to growing sweet potatoes and taro. The forest captured rain that created the deep gulches and valleys of Haleakala’s leeward slopes. These trees created a dynamic forest which captured moisture coming off the ocean, creating it’s own cloud layer which fed a vibrant cloud forest. The original Hawaiian sandalwood tree is believed to be root parasitic in that it grows and and spreads in association with other trees such as the native Koa and Ohi’a trees. At that time the slopes of Haleakala from sea level to the tree line at about 8000’ elevation were completely covered by a 3 layered rainforest canopy of diverse trees of koa, ohia and sandalwood. The story goes that the sandalwood trade began in the early 1800’s shortly after the discovery of the islands by Captain Cook. The Lost Ecosystem of Maui’s Ancient Forests Our Tour guides learn an incredible amount about Maui’s flora and fauna so they can answer all your questions correctly and in most cases they also have some interesting stories about them too! This is an invaluable learning experience as you can can always look up what kind of tree but to hear first hand the story of WHAT and WHY these trees are here and what they were used for in old Hawaiʻi makes it memorable. TREES OF MAUI & HAWAII JWe Love Maui’s Trees!