Over 30 years of experience in all phases of landscape planning,
development, and maintenance; both exterior and interior; specializing in tropical and sub-tropical plants, sea level to upper elevations.

Specialized knowledge of fertilization and optimum growth techniques.

Expert in palm varieties, selection, placement and maintenance.

MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS:

• Big Island Association of Nurserymen
• Hawaii Island Landscape Association
• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
• Landscape ContractorState of Hawaii

• Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii
• The American Society of Consulting Arborists
• International Society of Arborists
• The International Palm Society.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Horticultural Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Emphasis in Business, and special study in native plants of Hawaii.

Bachelor of Science Degree, Natural Science, University of Hawaii at Hilo

Secondary Teacher Certification in Science from University of Hawaii at Hilo.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge of Hawaii’s culture, history and archeology.

Ric Bezona with shovel, at age six planting a palm with his brother, Tim.