1396 California Avenue, Wahiawa 808-621-7321

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The Wahiawa Botanical Garden is cradled between the Wai'anae and Ko'olau mountain ranges in central O'ahu. This 27-acre garden and forested raven dates back to the 1920's when the land was used by sugar planters, under the direction of Dr. Harold Lyons, as an experimental arboretum. In 1957 the area was opened as a botanical garden.

Throughout the garden are plants that thrive in the cooler, shady, humid environment of a tropical rainforest. Wahiawa is especially noted for its Hawaiian palms, aroid garden, tree ferns, epiphytic and native plants.

Directions:

Take highway H-1 West to H-2. Take H-2 North to Exit #5 (Wahiawa). Once you see California Avenue, follow the signs to the Botanical Garden.

Useful Information:

Admission is FREE Open 9am - 4pm daily (closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) Self-guided tours through the gardens Guided tours may be arranged by calling 621-7321 DO NOT HANDLE the plants. Never put any plant or plant part in your mouth - some plants are poisonous and/or may cause adverse reactions to you. Walking shoes recommended. You may encounter slippery surfaces, loose rocks, falling branches, thorny plants, and exposed roots. Picking/gathering of fruits, flowers, seed and other plants is prohibited Free Parking

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