The limiting factor in growing pili trees is availability of plants. Most trees in Hawaii and the Philippines are grown from seed. Grafting and budding are difficult. Air layering has limited success.

The Philippine Commission has adopted a resolution favoring the scheme of the Hawaiian Planters' Association to transport Filipino laborers and their families to Hawaii to work under contract in ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town's Front Street. But the ...

Lahaina's 151-year-old banyan tree is recovering after a devastating wildfire swept through the town in Maui, Hawaii last August. Thanks to the tireless efforts of arborists and dedicated ...