Koa Forest Continued Page 3
Here is a view from the 6,000 foot forest level up to the summit of Mauna Kea at over 10,000 ft. The native koa forest grows in a band around the mountain from about 3,000 feet to 7,000. The best trees are found in the 4,00-6,000 foot range.
While there are some straight tall trees in the forest, the majority of koa grows in tortured fashions. Lots of bent trunks and odd tree shapes. The following are typical koa forest views on this part of the mountain. This is a mixed forest of koa, kolea, ohia, naio, and other native trees.
