Metrosideros polymorpha is the most common native tree in the Hawaiian Islands, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions, temperature, and rainfall. It grows from sea level right up to the …

'Ōhi'a is our favorite native plant to grow. It can be a tree or shrub based on the genetics of the parent plant. We grow 'ōhi'a from seed which flower after a few years and are likely to bloom …

Nov 2, 2011 · Ohia or Ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is a slow growing tree 30-80 ft high. Beautiful red-orange, orange, pink, white or yellow flowers are produced periodically …

Apr 23, 2021 · One of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic tree, the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is steeped in the Islands’ history. The flowers are …

Oct 8, 2007 · Ohia lehua can be tall straight trees in dry forests, stunted shrubs in montane bogs, or giant “walking lehua” in rainforests. Polymorpha is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and has …

Apr 24, 2020 · Ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the six largest islands in Hawaii, where it can be seen just about anywhere up to 8200 feet above sea level. It’s a tough …

Native Metrosideros include five endemic species: Lehua ʻāhihi or ʻāhihi (M. tremuloides), lehua papa (M. rugosa), and three known by the name ʻōhiʻa (M. polymorpha, M. macropus and M. …

'Ohi'a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is the most abundant and widespread tree in Hawaii. This slow growing native hardwood seeds freely and often starts as an epiphyte in fern forests. It is …

Jun 20, 2012 · Once the predominant tree in the natural forests of Halawa, at home in the islands long before Hawaiian settlers arrived, strong ohia with its graceful blossoms named lehua has …

Scientific Name: Metrosideros polymorpha. Common Names: ‘Ohi’a Lehua, Ohia. Duration: Perennial, Evergreen. Growth Habit: Tree, Shrub. Hawaii Native Status: Native (endemic) …