5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
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 gorgeous—coming in a variety of colors from red to yellow and even white—and have played muse for many local clothing and accessory designers.
Metrosideros polymorpha - Wikipedia
Metrosideros polymorpha, the ʻōhiʻa lehua, [4] is a species of flowering evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that is endemic to the six largest islands of Hawaiʻi. It is a member of the diverse Metrosideros genus, which are widespread over the southwest Pacific .
ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree: At the Heart of Kaua'i Life and Folklore
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 but common. Thriving in habitats ranging from sea level to 8,000 feet, ʻōhiʻa can also grow in areas of lava rock deserts and dense wet rainforests.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree in ...
Jun 18, 2024 · The ʻōhiŻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha), one of Hawaii’s most iconic trees, is native to the Hawaiian Islands and deeply ingrained in the region’s history. Gorgeous in a range of hues from red to yellow and even white, the blooms have inspired numerous local apparel and accessories designers.
‘Ōhi‘a lehua - Department of Land and Natural Resources
‘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 family. It is the dominant tree above 1,300 ft. ‘Ōhi‘a lehua is a very slow growing tree, which grows from 20 to 25 m (66 to 82 ft) tall in favorable ...
'Ohi'a lehua - US Forest Service Research and Development
'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 the first tree to appear on new lava flows where it offers watershed protection.
ʻŌhiʻa Lehua - Manoa Heritage Center
One of the most important trees in Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua makes up around 80% of our native forests providing food and shelter for many animals and insects such as native birds like the ʻiʻiwi and ʻapapane (honeycreepers) and the endangered ʻākepa along with …