Apr 23, 2021 · While ʻōhiʻa lehua flowers most commonly bloom scarlet red, they also blossom in salmon, garnet, yellow—and on very rare occasions—white. The ʻōhiʻa lehua come in a variety …

To celebrate this unique tree, ʻōhiʻa was awarded the status of state endemic tree in July 2022. The Hawaiian legend of the Ohia tree and the Lehua blossom explains that if you pluck this …

Flowers are usually bright to medium red but orange-red, salmon, pink, yellow, or orange forms are also found. The flowers appear in clusters on the terminal ends of the branches. Masses of …

‘Ōhi‘a lehua is endemic to the six largest islands of Hawai’i and is the most common native Hawaiian tree, comprising 80% of Hawaii’s native forests. It is a member of the Myrtaceae …

Feb 18, 2025 · One of the most distinctive features of the ʻōhiʻa lehua is its vibrant flowers, which range in color from the iconic fiery red to yellow, orange, and even rare shades of pink. These …

Sep 4, 2008 · There’s an interesting Hawaiian legend about the Ohia tree and its flower, the Lehua blossom. As you might expect, the legend is tied to the volcano goddess, Pele.

Dec 6, 2023 · ʻŌhia lehua trees are a favorite of many native forest birds. One of the native trees still thriving in this area, standing before you is called ʻōhiʻa lehua. It is the most common …

Dec 20, 2022 · ‘Ōhi‘a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is a common native hardwood tree that is endemic to Kauaʻi and the main islands of Hawaiʻi, but the legend behind the tree is anything …

ʻŌhiʻa lehua is the most common native tree in Hawaii. It is marked by its bright red puffy flowers, though sometimes the flowers are white or yellow instead. Ohia Lehua grows throughout the …

Jun 20, 2012 · Ohia lehua blossoms appear as tufts with rich colors, such as crimson, salmon, garnet, or yellow, but even white blossoms exist. In Hawaiian days, ohia radiated a deep …