
Wahiawa Botanical Gardens
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Glenn
N 21° 30.142 W 158° 01.101
4Q E 601680 N 2378066
Originally begun as an experimental arboretum by sugar planters in the 1920s, this 27 acre Garden is located on a high elevation plateau in Central Oahu.
Waymark Code: WMVY
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2005
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The garden is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Guided tours may be arranged by calling (808) 621-7321.
Located in the middle of the island of Oahu. This garden specializes in introduced and native rainforest plants. Collections include native Hawaiian plants, palms, aroids, tree ferns, heliconias, calatheas, and epiphytic plants.
Statistics
- Rainfall: 52 to 80 inches.
- Elevation: 875 to 1,000 feet.
- Ravine at deepest part: 47 feet.
- Temperature: 45 to 91 degrees F.