Description: A very rare group of plants, comprised of four species within the endemic genus Nothocestrum. The wood of this plant is generally soft with a light brown to grayish-white bark. Most of … [Read more...]
Alahee
Scientific Name: Psydrax odoratum Indigenous Description: A large tree (20-30 ft.) with glossy green leaves and small, white, highly fragrant flower clusters. As the tree grows, it has a … [Read more...]
Hala
Scientific Name: Pandanus tectorius Description: A medium sized tree up to 30+ ft. with long spiny leaves and many prop roots. Distribution: This indigenous tree is found on all … [Read more...]
Hao
Scientific Name: Rauvolfia sandwicensis Description: These plants are one of a few native plants related to Plumeria, which is not native. They are gorgeous trees which can reach heights up to 30 … [Read more...]
Hauheleula
Scientific Name: Kokia drynarioides Endemic: Hawaii Island Only Description: A beautiful hibiscus tree with large maple-like leaves and gorgeous salmon colored flowers with petals that ruffle … [Read more...]
Hoawa
Scientific Name: Pittosporum hosmeri Endemic: Hawaii Island Only Description: These are usually small trees up to about 20-25 ft. tall with long tear-drop shaped leaves. The young leaves as well … [Read more...]
Koa
Scientific Name: Acacia koa Endemic: All HI except Kaho’olawe and Ni’ihau Description: These are large trees that on other islands, mainly on Kaua'i, Maui and Hawai'i that can reach over 100 ft. … [Read more...]
Lonomea
Scientific Name: Sapindus oahuensis Also Known As: Kaulu, Aulu (On Oahu) Endemic: Kaua’i, O’ahu Description: Stunning trees up to 45 ft. tall with dark, pale green leaves up to a foot long … [Read more...]
Loulu, Loulu Lelo, Loulu Hiwa, Hawane
Scientific Name: Pritchardia spp. P. hillebrandii, P. remota, P. schatauerii Native Hawaiian Endemic, Uncommon to Endangered Description: 19 different species of Loulu are native to the Hawaiian … [Read more...]
Ohe Makai – Kukuluaeo
Scientific Name: Reynoldsia sandwicensis Endemic, Uncommon Description: An dry forest endemic Hawaiian tree. Not commonly found today. Landscape Uses and Care: This native Hawaiian tree loves … [Read more...]
