Kula Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Kula, Maui, US

The Kula Botanical Garden is an eight-acre botanical garden on the slopes of Haleakalā at about 3,300 feet elevation, near the Kekaulike Highway junction with Kula Highway. It holds nearly 2,000 labeled plant varieties, including protea, orchids, bromeliads, native Hawaiian plants, and koa and kukui trees. Features include an aviary, a koi pond, waterfalls, a covered bridge, and carved tikis.

Landscape architect Warren McCord and his wife Helen opened the garden in 1971; the Spanish source gives 1968 for its founding as a display of his firm's landscape work. It was Maui's first public garden and remains a family-owned and family-operated business. Hurricanes and Kona lows have damaged it, notably in December 2021 and March 2026.

The garden displays native Hawaiian plants that were historically important for local food, healing practices, and traditional crafts.

The site sits at about 3,300 feet elevation near Haleakala volcano, creating cooler conditions and clearer air. Visitors should expect variable weather and dress in layers accordingly.

The garden's 3,300-foot elevation on the slopes of Haleakalā lets it grow both tropical and mid-latitude plants, and native birds such as the ʻApapane and ʻAmakihi are often seen flying through it. Kona storms caused notable damage here in December 2021 and March 2026.