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Nā Kumulāʻau
Here be information about trees.
Notes for the Committee of Trees
Ke Kōmike Kumulāʻau
Nā Māla Kaiāulu o Mānoa
Hi Mānoa gardeners. Can enter notes on tree-related things here, if want.
Tree lists
List of trees and other tall growing plants with extensive root systems that have been observed in the garden.
| No. | Plant Name | Is it a tree? | Will it produce in a pot? | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marunguy, kalumungay [Moringa oleifera] | Potential Tree | Yes | mature 35 ft. Spreading trunk | Fast growing. Very healthy for eating. |
| 2 | breadfruit, ʻulu [Artocarpus altilis] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 3 | soursop, cherimoya, sweetsop, etc. [Annona reticulata, Annona cherimola and annona squamosa] | Tree | No | 25-30 feet mature | |
| 4 | papaya [carica papaya] | Tree | Yes, Dwarf | common 16-33 (dwarf 6-8 feet) | |
| 5 | fig [Ficus carica] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 6 | banana [musa spp.] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 7 | fiddlewood [Citharexylum spinosum] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 8 | acacia [acacia spp.] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 9 | avocado [Persea americana] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 10 | guava, guayaba [Psidium guajava] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 11 | pomegranate [Punica granatum] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 12 | Star Fruit [Averrhoa Caramboia] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 13 | CITRUS [citrus spp.] lemon, lime, calamansi, markrut lime, tangerine, kumquat, etc. | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 14 | plumeria [Plumeria rubra] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 15 | Surinam cherry [Eugenia uniflora] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 16 | Sugar cane, kō [perennial] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 17 | mulberry | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 18 | pigeon peas (gandules) (yellow pea - legumes) [Cajanus cajan or Cajanus indicus] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 19 | Crown Flower [Calotropis gigantea] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 20 | cassava, yuca, manioc [Manihot esculenta] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 21 | Castor [Ricinus communis] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 22 | honeysuckle [lonicera japonica] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 23 | Bougainvillea [Bougainvillea spp.] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 24 | Ti plant, kī [Cordyline fruticosa] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 25 | curry tree [Murraya koenigii] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 26 | hibiscus flower [Hibiscus moscheutos] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 27 | 'Tongan hibiscus' edible hibiscus leaf [Abelmoschus manihot] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 28 | Roselle [Hibiscus sabdariffa] and Cranberry hibiscus [Hibiscus acetosella] Edible calyxes for tea and edible leaves | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 29 | Rose of Sharon [Hibiscus syriacus] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 30 | Chaya | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 31 | Corn [] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 32 | Okra [] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 33 | Coffee [] | Tree | No | to 85 feet | |
| 34 | ???? [????] | ??? | ?? | ???? |
- Another type of tree
List of trees that might grow well in pots if kept under five feet
- lemon
- lime
- kumquat
- calamondin
- acerola
- Surinam cherry
- cabeluda
- pomegranate
- jaboticaba
- miracle berry.
Proposed Rule Changes to Discuss
Current tree rule:
17. No Trees can be planted or grown in the garden plots.
Possible changes:
- Trees in Pots
- Trees in the Ground
Trees in Pots
Should trees be allowed in pots raised off the ground with at least 3 inches of airflow underneath?
Language from last month's meeting: Trees in pots only. Pots raised off the ground. Includes possible guest speaker on air-pruning. (This prevents trees from growing through pots into ground.)
(Sadie's) Proposed rule: Trees can be grown in pots, but pots must be raised off the ground with at least 3 inches of air flow underneath.
Trees in the Ground
Should trees be allowed in the ground? (Following a set of guidelines determined by the tree committee.)
Language from last month's meeting: Tree in ground, Ask PERMISSION to plant EACH tree. To ensure that the gardener will be a RESPONSIBLE tree manager. Approval must be given* before planting.
*Tree list determined by a committee. What is a tree vs. what is a shrub? Anyone can volunteer to be on the committee.
(Sadie's) Proposed rule: No trees* can be planted in the ground within the garden plots. Trees can be grown in pots, but pots must be raised off the ground with at least 3 inches of air flow underneath.
*Exception: Gardener can request permission to plant specific trees within garden plots, agreeing to follow guidelines created by the tree committee. This agreement assumes that once a tree is no longer in compliance with the guidelines, the gardener will agree to remove the tree from the ground.
Sample Guidelines
The tree committee has started a list of acceptable trees–plants that can either be maintained as shrubs or at levels that do not negatively affect the garden community. Possible rules include a trunk size limit, and minimum distance from the walkway pavers. The 5 foot height restriction would still apply. The tree list is based on various factors, including root systems, growth potential, etc. Permission will be granted to the gardener if their tree planting meets the guideline restrictions and they sign (either in paper or electronically) an acknowledgement that they are familiar with the rules and will abide by them. This will also include an acknowledgement that once a plant has grown larger than the allowable trunk size, they will remove it from the ground. In regards to height, this could be applied to repeat height violations (which would demonstrate an incapacity of the gardener to maintain a “potential tree” within their plot). Permission could be acquired from the board, perhaps, and in cases that are not covered by the existing guidelines, consultation with the tree committee can be requested.
Things to keep in mind: Type of tree. Root system. Trunk size. Height. Rapidity of growth. Placement within plot. Location of plot. Number of trees.
