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The Pacific Fire Exchange (PFX) is a fire science and information communication program co-led by the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Reducing fire threat to Pacific island ecosystems and communities by pursuing the best available fire science and collaborating with researchers, resource managers, landowners and first responders.

Mango (Mangifera indica)For maximum eating quality, mango fruit is best when harvested fully mature. In addition to mang...
06/05/2026

Mango (Mangifera indica)

For maximum eating quality, mango fruit is best when harvested fully mature. In addition to mango’s food value, it has also been used for its medicinal value.

Mango trees provide a dense canopy and grow well in full sun, making it a great shade tree. The size varies from variety to variety. Once established, mango trees are drought and heat/wind tolerant making them a great choice for green breaks.

🔥 No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Look for mango in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗 Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

Maʻo (Gossypium tomentosum)Endemic to Hawaiʻi, maʻo is our native cotton species and a resilient coastal shrub that thri...
05/29/2026

Maʻo (Gossypium tomentosum)

Endemic to Hawaiʻi, maʻo is our native cotton species and a resilient coastal shrub that thrives in dry, windy conditions. Traditionally used for its soft yellow fibers, maʻo is both culturally significant and well-adapted to island landscapes.

Maʻo grows slowly, requires less watering and is easy to maintain. This plant has a silvery sheen with its leaves covered in tiny hairs, making it less vulnerable to pests! Its low, dense growth helps reduce wind at ground level and can outcompete invasive grasses that often act as flashy fuels.

🔥No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Check out maʻo in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

Noni (Morinda citrifolia)Noni is easily recognized by its glossy leaves and distinctive, bumpy fruit with a strong scent...
05/22/2026

Noni (Morinda citrifolia)

Noni is easily recognized by its glossy leaves and distinctive, bumpy fruit with a strong scent when ripe. Traditionally valued for medicine, dyes, and cultural uses, it thrives in coastal heat, salt spray, lava fields, and drought-prone areas.

The leaves were used to cure most types of muscle and joint pain by placing the leaves directly on the infected area and using heated stones and massage.

Noni’s year-round fruiting and ability to grow in poor soils make it a hardy addition to lowland landscapes. Limited evidence suggests it recovers well after wildfire.

🔥No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Look for noni in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

Pōhinahina (Vitex rotundifolia)A low, tough native plant that’s great in fire-resilient landscapes.With thick, moisture-...
05/15/2026

Pōhinahina (Vitex rotundifolia)

A low, tough native plant that’s great in fire-resilient landscapes.

With thick, moisture-holding leaves, low water needs, and dense growth that shades out weeds, pōhinahina helps reduce fine fuels when well maintained. It’s also been observed surviving fire in close proximity, making it a strong option for home ignition zones.

🔥 No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Check out pōhinahina in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗 Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

Pōhuehue (Ipomea pes-caprae)Also known as beach morning glory, pōhuehue is a hardy coastal vine found across tropical sh...
05/08/2026

Pōhuehue (Ipomea pes-caprae)

Also known as beach morning glory, pōhuehue is a hardy coastal vine found across tropical shorelines. In Hawaiʻi, this fast-spreading native plant plays an important role in stabilizing sandy dunes and protecting coastlines from erosion.

Pōhuehue grows low along the ground, forming dense mats of thick vines and waxy leaves that help cover bare soil and sand. By shading the soil and limiting space for invasive grasses to establish, it can help reduce fine fuels that contribute to wildfire spread in coastal areas.

🔥 No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Look for pōhuehue in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗 Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

ʻUkiʻuki (Dianella sandwicensis)ʻUkiʻuki is a perennial herb with dark blue to purple berries. It can grow in a wide var...
05/01/2026

ʻUkiʻuki (Dianella sandwicensis)

ʻUkiʻuki is a perennial herb with dark blue to purple berries. It can grow in a wide variety of habitats, including dry to wet forests, sunny to shaded areas, or in grasslands or on lava, making it a resilient native plant great for landscaping.

Traditionally, its strong leaves were used for cordage and weaving, while juice from its berries were mixed with lime to make a purple dye for kapa.

🔥 No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Look for ʻukiʻuki in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗 Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

ʻUlu (Artocarpus altilis)Native to the south Pacific, ʻulu arrived in Hawaiʻi with the first Polynesians. A beloved cano...
04/24/2026

ʻUlu (Artocarpus altilis)

Native to the south Pacific, ʻulu arrived in Hawaiʻi with the first Polynesians. A beloved canoe plant and staple food tree that can also play a role in fire-resilient landscapes.

A single ‘ulu tree can live for 50 to 100 years or more and produce hundreds, even over a thousand, pounds of fruit annually!

Beyond its cultural and nutritional value, ʻulu can also contribute to fire-resilient landscapes when thoughtfully maintained. Its large, moisture-rich leaves and broad canopy create deep shade that helps suppress invasive grasses and reduce fine fuels beneath the tree.

🔥No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Check out ʻulu in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

ʻĀkia (Wikstroemia uva-ursi)ʻĀkia is a tough native shrub that thrives in dry, sunny, and often windy places across Hawa...
04/17/2026

ʻĀkia (Wikstroemia uva-ursi)

ʻĀkia is a tough native shrub that thrives in dry, sunny, and often windy places across Hawaiʻi. Traditionally used for its strong fibers, this adaptable plant is well suited to coastal and lowland landscapes.

Needing only minimal water, ʻākia provides beautiful dusty green leaves and vibrant red orange and yellow fruits that make it a fantastic landscaping species.
Its low, branching form creates dense ground-level coverage that responds well to pruning and looks beautiful as a hedge.

🔥 No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Find ʻākia in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗 Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

ʻUlei (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia)An easy, drought tolerant plant that requires little maintenance. ʻUlei fragrant flowe...
04/10/2026

ʻUlei (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia)

An easy, drought tolerant plant that requires little maintenance. ʻUlei fragrant flowers develop into white fleshy, fruits and contain up to four seeds inside. It responds well to pruning and can be used as hedges or as a ground cover.

ʻUlei is a strong competitor against weeds and is drought, heat/wind, and pest tolerant.

🔥No plant is fireproof! Dry, neglected plants burn, so regular care matters.

🔎 Want to learn more?
Look for ʻulei in the Pacific Fire Exchange Coastal Plants for Green Breaks resource and the Fire-Resilient Landscaping guide created with Surfrider for more fire-resilient plant ideas.
🔗Links in Bio

📸 PC: Forest & Kim Starr and Grow Good Hawaii

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