'Ōhi'a lehua, 'Ōhi'a mamo Metrosideros polymorpha
'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 red and start off with multiple trunks. We also grow 'ōhi'a vegetatively from mother stock that we have been keeping for many years. These plants flower sooner and we have chosen them for their the habit, leaf type, flower color, and vigor.
Flower color can be red, yellow, orange and everything in between. 'Ōhi'a can flower sporatically year round, but flowers heavily from March -June. Equally beautiful is the new leaf growth (liko) that flushes throughout the year.
'Ōhi'a roots need lots of air to thrive. In dry areas, regular water is a must. 'Ōhi'a tolerates wind and heat very well and should always be planted in the full sun.
more info on 'ōhi'a M. polymorpha
Flower color can be red, yellow, orange and everything in between. 'Ōhi'a can flower sporatically year round, but flowers heavily from March -June. Equally beautiful is the new leaf growth (liko) that flushes throughout the year.
'Ōhi'a roots need lots of air to thrive. In dry areas, regular water is a must. 'Ōhi'a tolerates wind and heat very well and should always be planted in the full sun.
more info on 'ōhi'a M. polymorpha
Below are some of our favorite 'ōhi'a selections
'Maukanani'
This one is very vigorous and grows up to be 30 feet tall. Use as a specimen or space 12-15 feet apart.
'O'ahu small leaf'
This one is very vigorous and grows up to be 15 feet tall. It can be pruned into a heges as well.
'Cherry red'
This one is very vigorous and grows in a columnar fashion up to 30 feet tall. The flower buds are covered in silvery hairs and the blossoms are huge.
'Kanaio yellow'
This one grows a little slower and reaches a height of 12 feet in 6-8 years. Beautiful liko and a nice dark yellow flower make this one a favorite.
'Kula Manu'
This one is very vigorous but grows in a more rounded form.
'Kawena'
This is a newly discovered vigorous yellow with a huge bloom.
'Orange Crush'
This is a medium sized reddish-orange with nice liko and a beautiful orange bloom.
'OG'
This is a vigorous type with a huge orange bloom.
'Kaheawa'
This is the lowest growing ohi'a we have ever seen. Beautiful purplish, silvery foliage and a dark red bloom.