Naio, Naio papa  Myoporun sandwicense  A. Gray

 Family:  Myoporaceae

Description:  Naio has also been called Bastard Sandalwood as the wood retains a fragrance similar to the Santalum species.  This plant can take on the form of tree, shrub, or groundcover, depending on the seed source.  The groundcover variety is called Naio papa.  Extremely hardy with low water requirements, this tree has small white flowers and very green foliage.  Fast growing, give  this tree room though it takes well to pruning.  Can be grown from the coast  to upper elevations in almost any type of soil.  Grown from seed or cuttings, this plant serves many functions in the landscape.

(closeup of Naio flower)

(Naio tree, less than one year old)

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