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Heliconias

Posted by David Gramann on Dec 7, 2015 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Yellow Ginger

Posted by David Gramann on Dec 7, 2015 in All, Ginger & Heliconia | 0 comments

~ Yellow Ginger Hedychium flavescens A large yellow flowered herb that is similar to the white ginger and occurs both wild and cultivated in Hawaii.  Yellow ginger lily is a colorful, easy-to-care-for perennial. It prefers full sun and moist soil and can successfully be planted in a container. This large, upright tropical produces lance-shaped green leaves, crowned with scented spikes of light yellow flowers. Height: 6-8 ft. Spacing: 15-18 in. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial...

Green Gold Avocado

Posted by David Gramann on Dec 7, 2015 in All, Fruit Trees | 0 comments

~Green Gold Avocado A cultivar developed by the UH, considered by many to be superior to the Sharwil. Has a long and heavy bearing season (January-April, or longer). Medium size, pear-shaped fruit with a small seed, high oil content, and a rough green-gold skin. Type A.

Murashige Avocado

Posted by David Gramann on Dec 7, 2015 in All, Fruit Trees | 0 comments

~Murashige Avocado A Hawaii selection, which is a regular, heavy bearer with fruit ripe in late spring and early summer. The fruit is large, pear shape, with a small seed and a dark green skin. It has excellent flavor but ripe fruit does not store well.

Sharwil Avocado

Posted by David Gramann on Dec 7, 2015 in All, Fruit Trees | 0 comments

~Sharwil Avocado Most popular with commercial growers. Has a long and heavy bearing season throughout the winter months (November-February). Medium size, pear-shaped fruit with a small seed, high oil content, and a green rough skin. ‘Sharwil’ is a most amazingly consistent bearer.