Trees · Hawaii

DOFAW State Forestry Nurseries Low-Cost Seedlings

Run by Hawaii DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Maui: dibble pots $4, 1-gallon $10, 2-gallon $15 each. Hawaii Island: most species $2 each; Italian cypress $4; Koaia and Podocarpus $6. Not free.
Who qualifies
Members of the public (commercial resale pays up to double).
Where
Open to the public statewide, with nurseries on Maui and Hawaii Island and other islands via local DOFAW branches.
Status
Open. Filled as availability and staff capacity allow.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Order low-cost tree seedlings from the state nurseries to plant on your property.

Requirements

  • Maui form covers up to five products per form
  • Orders over 100 seedlings need a 50% deposit
  • Pay and pick up on arranged dates; no refunds or replacements for missed pickup
  • Availability varies by island and species; 4 to 12 months growing time possible
  • No per-person limit published

How to apply

  1. 1Open the online order form for Maui or Hawaii Island on the nursery page
  2. 2Staff confirm availability and arrange payment and pickup dates
  3. 3Pay (Maui: check to State of Hawaii; Hawaii Island: cash, card or e-check at Kamuela or Hilo)
  4. 4Pick up on the arranged date
  5. 5Other islands: contact the local branch office

Timing and deadlines

4 to 12 months for some orders

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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