Dry Forest

IN THE WILD – Sea level to 1,950 foot elevation. As in all forests, the soil is rich in organic matter. Dry forests occur where the sun enters more open areas, requiring plants that tolerate less moisture such as the Douglas Maple tree, the Oregon Grape shrub, Sword Fern, and the flowers; Northern Goldenrod, Douglas Iris and Broad Leaved Penstemon.

AT KUL KAH HAN’S GARDEN – The first 150 feet of planting beds, at the edge of the natural forest (beginning near the parking island) is the Damp Forest. This is where we grow plants that appreciate adequate water.  The next 125 feet is our Dry Forest area, in which we grow native plants that are quite drought tolerant.