While many often buy the popular Douglas or Noble firs, there’s a plant nursery in Kaneohe that’s hoping to convince people to switch to a native tree to celebrate the holidays. Rick Barboza is the co-founder of Hui Ku Maoli Ola and he wants the alahee to be the new face of Christmas in Hawaii.

<p>While many often buy the popular Douglas or Noble firs, there’s a plant nursery in Kaneohe that’s hoping to convince people to switch to a native tree to celebrate the holidays. Rick Barboza is the co-founder of Hui Ku Maoli Ola and he wants the alahee to be the new face of Christmas in Hawaii.</p>

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