Koa are fast-growing nitrogen-fixing trees that can grow to about 30 feet at low elevations. They are important members of native forest ecosystems and host several endemic species of birds …

The fruit are legumes, also called pods, with a length of 7.5–15 cm (3.0–5.9 in) and a width of 1.5–2.5 cm (0.59–0.98 in). Each pod contains an average of 12 seeds. The 6–12 mm …

Feb 16, 2002 · Acacia koa is endemic to Hawai'i and is found on all the main islands except Kaho'olawe and Ni'ihau. It is often a dominant plant in dry to wet forests at elevations ranging …

Kaua'i Koa Farm focuses on the sustainable and regenerative production of Acacia koa, an exotic and rare tree endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Our goals are to sequester carbon, provide …

Below we outline the procedure utilized to germinate koa seed, grow koa seedings, plant the seedlings, and track the seedlings for the Adopt-A-Tree program. Koa seeds look like small …

Acacia koa is a tree that can grow up to 35 meters tall. The leaves of juvenile plants are compound bipinnate, but as the plant matures, the leaves are simplified into phyllodes of …

How To Grow Koa From Seeds Collect seeds. Koa seeds grow in pods. Pick brown pods. As the pods dry they split open revealing the koa seeds. This splitting means koa fruits are dehiscent. …

Apr 4, 2025 · This listing is for a packet of TEN (10) freshly collected, Maui grown KOA (Acacia Koa) SEEDS. All of our seeds are Maui grown and collected for the 2025 Growing Season.

Apr 25, 2024 · Harvest mature, intact Koa seeds for successful sprouting. Scarification and soaking improve germination rates. Monitor and adjust moisture and light for seedling growth.

Sep 30, 2014 · Koa is one of the most valued woods in the world, prized for its curly grain and striking coloration in furniture, woodcraft and veneers. Native to the Islands, koa provided early …