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botanical name common name elevation (feet) rainfall (inches) price class
Polynesian & Native Hawaiian Trees & Plants
Acacia koa Koa 1500-6000 40+ A
Acacia koaia Koai‘a 0-2500 30+ C
Alphtonia ponderosa Kauila 1500-4000 25+ C
Calophyllum inophyllum Kamani 0-1500 20+ C
Cheirodendrion platyphyllum Olapa 1000-5000 25+ C
Chenopodium oahuense 'Aweoweo 300-3500 10+ C
Clermontia sp. Oha 1500-4000 35+ C
Colubrina oppositifolia Kauila 500-2500 25+ D
Coprosma rhynchocarpa Pilo 1500-5000 30+ C
Diospyros sandwicensis Lama 100-2500 20+ C
Dodonaea viscosa 'A'ali'i 0-5000 10+ C
Erythrina sandwicensis Wili Wili 0-2500 20+ C
Kadua affinis Manono 800-5500 40+ C
Hibiscus arnottianus Koki'o ke'oke'o 0-3500 20+ C
Hibiscus brackenridgei * ma'o hau hele 0-3500 20+ C
Ilex anomala Kawa'u 1500-5000 40+ C
Metrosideros polymorpha 'Ohi'a 0-6000 30+ C
Microlepia strigosa Palapalai fern 1500-5000 30+ B
Myoporum sandwicense Naio 0-6000 30+ C
Myrsine lessertiana Kolea 1500-5000 40+ C
Osteomeles anthylidifolia 'ulei 100-5000 20+ C
Pipturus albidus Mamaki 1000-3500 30+ C
Peperomia sp. Ala'ala wai nui 1200-3500 30+ B
Pisonia brunoniana Papala kepau 1200-3000 30+ C
Pittosporum hosmeri Ho'awa 800-5000 30+ C
Psydrax odorata Alahe'e 0-3000 15+ C
Psychotria hawaiiensis Kopiko 1200-3500 30+ C
Reynoldsia sandwicensis 'Ohe makai 300-2500 20+ C
PLeomele hawaiiensis Hala pepe 1000-3500 20+ D
Santalum paniculatum Sandalwood 0-6000 30+ D
Sapindus saponaria Manele 1500-4500 30+ D
Sophora chrysophylla Mamane 300-6000 20+ C
Thespesia populnea Milo 0-1500 15+ C
Wikstroemia sandwicensis 'Akia 0-2500 15+ A
botanical name common name elevation (feet) rainfall (inches) price class
Mahogany and Relatives common name
Khaya senegalensis African mahogany 0-2000 35+ C
Swietenia macrophylla Honduran Mahogany 0-2000 35+ C
Swietenia mahogani Cuban, W. Indies Mahogany 0-2000 25+ C
Toona ciliata Toon, Australian red Cedar 0-4500 30+
C
Cedrela odorata Spanish Cedar 0-2000 30+
C
Rosewood and Relatives
Dalbergia retusa Cocobolo 0-2500 20-80 C
Dalbergia turcurensis Granadillo 0-2500 35+ D
Eucalyptus species
Eucalyptus deglupta Rainbow gum 0-2000 30+ D
Eucalyptus dunnii Dunn’s white gum 0-3000 35+ B
Eucalyptus microcorys Tallowwood 0-3000 40+ B
Eucalyptus robusta Red gum 0-3500 40+
B
Eucalyptus saligna Blue gum 0-3500 40+
B
Other Hardwood & Timber Trees
Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Pink cedar 0-3000 35+ C
Albizia saman Monkeypod 0-1200 30+ C
Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit 0-3000 30+ D
Astronium graveolens Tigerwood, Goncalo alves 500-2500 35+ D
Coffea arabica Kona coffee 0-3000 30+ C
Cybistax. donnell-smithii Primavera, Gold tree 0-1500 30+ C
Enterolobium cyclocarpum Ear pod tree 0-1500 30+ C
Flindersia breyleyana Queensland maple 1500-3500 40+ D
Hymenaea courbaril Brazilian cherry 0-2500 40+ C
Jacaranda mimosaefolia Jacaranda 0-2000 40+ C
Ochroma pyramidal Balsa wood 0-1500 80+ D
Podocarpus gracilior Podocarpus 0-3500 25+ C
Senna siamea Pheasantwood 0-2500 35+ C
Tabebuia chrysantha Ipe 0-2500 20+ C
Tabebuia pentaphylla Ipe rosa, pink trumpet 0-3500 20+ C
Tamarindus indica Tamarind 0-3000 20+ C
Fast-Growing Nitrogen-Fixing Trees
Cajanus cajan Pigeon pea 0-3000 20+ B
Gliricidia sepium Madre de cacao 0-1500 20+ C
Tropical Ornamentals
Anthurium andreanum anthurium (inquire about colors) 0-3500 30+
Alocasia sp. Elephant taro 0-3500 30+ B

Price List For Container Grown Tree Seedlings
Price class
Container typeCon
Price each
1-19
seedlings
Price each
20-49
seedlings
Price each
50-99
seedlings
Price each
100-499 seedlings
Price each
500-999 seedlings
Price each
1000+ seedlings
A
tubes $6.25 $5.32 $5.00 $3.75 $3.25 $2.75
B
tubes $6.50 $5.53 $5.20 $3.95 $3.50 $2.85
C
band pots $7.50 $6.40 $5.95 $5.10 $4.70 $3.29
D
bandpots $10.45 $8.89 $8.36 $7.22 $6.27 $4.71

Prices fluctuate due to seed availability and other factors. Please contact us for a firm quote before placing an order. Prices are for individual species, no mixing to get a price break.

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Alphabetical Listing of Species with Brief Descriptions


ACACIA koa (Mimosoideae)

koa wood Acacia koa tree"Koa"
A most important timber tree of Hawaii. Light to dark wood used for all manner of cabinetry, furniture and crafts. Very handsome. Grows 50-100' tall. A high elevation tree, 2500'+.

ACACIA koaia (Mimosoideae) "Koai'a"
Closely related to Acacia koa, this tree has denser wood. This is a beautiful small tree with a straight truck and round canopy. Grows to 35' tall. Hard wood rarely available. Excellent windbreak.

ACROCARPUS fraxinifolius (Caesalpinioideae)

pink cedar, Acrocarpus fraxinifolius tree "Pink cedar"
Fast growing timber species with straight bole, medium value wood used for furniture. Also appreciated for its ornamental value, and used to shade understory crops. A beautiful straight tree.

ALBIZIA saman (Mimosoideae)

monkeypod tree, Albizia samanmonkeypod wood bowl"Monkeypod," "Rain tree"
Timber if grown densely spaced to encourage straight boles. Chocolate heartwood contrasted with yellow sapwood valued for furniture, cabinets, veneer, etc. Used for pasture improvement. Isolated trees have spreading crown, provide abundant shade. It has a huge canopy.

ARTOCARPUS heterophyllus (Moraceae) "Jackfruit"
Timber very durable and esteemed for its resistance to insect damage. Highly valued for fruit, fodder, dye and medicine. Excellent windbreak species. Seedlings from selected varieties. Seasonal availability.

ASTRONIUM graveolens (Anacardiaceae)

tigerwood "Tiger wood, Goncalo alves"
Highly regarded for its durability, the dense light brown to red brown wood is used for all manner of fine woodworking. A very fine tree.

CAJANUS cajan (Papilionoideae)

pigeon pea "Pigeon pea"
A short-lived perennial tree/shrub used for food, fodder, fuel wood, windbreak. Should be cut during periods of vigorous growth leaving minimum of 10% of foliage. Prolific and fast growing nitrogen fixer.

CALOPHYLLUM inophyllum (Guttiferae)

kamani wood"Kamani"
Highly regarded craft wood, one of Hawaii's most expensive woods. Used also as windbreak and quite ornamental.

CEDRELA odorata (Meliaceae)

spanish cedar wood spanish cedar tree, Cedrela odorata"Spanish Cedar"
Wonderful, hardy, fast growing hardwood tree. The wood of Spanish cedar is used for making furniture. It is one of the most aromatic woods that smells wonderful. It grows in the forests of Central America with Honduran mahogany.

CHENOPODIUM oahuense (Chenopodiaceae)"'Aweoweo
Hawaiian shrub grows in the dryland forest and apline regions. Good for erosion control.

COPROSMA rhynchocapra (Rubiaceae) "Pilo"
Endemic Hawaiian understory forest tree occurs in the mesic forest, wet forest, and sub-alpine regions. Produces orange berries for native birds.

CYBISTAX donnell-smithii (Bigoniaceae)

primavera wood primavera tree, Cybistax donnell-smithii"Gold tree" or "Prima vera"
Yellow-brown and striped wood used occasionally for veneering and cabinet work; this highly ornamental tree also yields stunning masses of yellow flowers. This one is a beauty.

DALBERGIA retusa (Papilionoideae)

cocobolo wood "Cocobolo"
Extremely durable and valuable wood usually dark brown. Rare, this wood is sold by the pound. Trees from select seed.

DALBERGIA turcurensis (Papilionoideae) "Granadillo"
Valuable wood is orange to brown with violet or purple stripes


DIOSPYROS sandwicensis (Ebebaceae)

lama tree, Diospyros sandwicensis "Lama"
This is a dominant tree in the dryland forest. Endemic to Hawaii. Good for woodworking. Slow growing. Considered sacred in Hawaiian culture.


DODONAEA viscosa (Sapindaceae) "'A'ali'i"
Native Hawaiian shrub or tree occurs at the coast, dryland forest, wet forest, and alpine regions. Good for erosion control.

ENTEROLOBIUM cyclocarpum (Mimosoideae)

earpod tree, Enterlobium cyclocarpum"Ear pod tree"
Reddish-brown heartwood is fairly durable and used for construction and paneling. Used extensively in agroforestry for shade and fodder. Also quite ornamental with a spreading crown if grown alone. Nitrogen fixing.

ERYTHRINA sandwicensis (Papilionoideae) "Native Wili Wili"
Light wood used for canoe outriggers, surfboards, floats, etc. Highly ornamental and suited to very dry areas.

EUCALYPTUS deglupta (Myrtaceae)

rainbow eucaluptus, Eucalyptus degluptamindinao gumrainbow eucalyptus wood"Rainbow gum"
Heartwood light red, light brown, or dark red brown. Commonly used in reforestation. Seed is becoming rare.

EUCALYPTUS dunnii (Myrtaceae) "Dunn's White Gum"
Timber useful for construction, and light interior work. Trees are suitable for windbreak.

EUCALYPTUS microcorys (Myrtaceae)

tallowwood, Eucalyptus microcorys "Tallowwood"
Tolerant of partial shade, this tree yields a yellow-brown heartwood. Popular for dance flooring. Very nice tree.

EUCALYPTUS robusta (Myrtaceae)

Eucalyptus robusta wood "Red Gum"
Beautiful, rich wood with red variations, popular flooring.

EUCALYPTUS saligna (Myrtaceae) "Blue Gum"
Gorgeous, straight, fast growing tree, somewhat shade tolerant. Used for flooring. Short rotation, 12-15 years.

FLINDERSIA breyleyana (Rutaceae) "Queensland Maple"
A medium-brown wood in demand for fine furniture and cabinetry.

GLIRICIDIA sepium (Papilionoideae)

Madre de cacao, Gliricidia sepium "Madre de cacao"
Very flexible in management, widely adapted. Mulch, living fence, shade, fodder, fuelwood. Can also be used in shelter belts. This is a great nitrogen fixer. Use the trimmings around your trees.

Kadua affinis (Rubiaceae) "Manono"
Mesic and Wet forest Hawaiian understory species in the Rubiaceae family (Coffee family). Inconspicuous flowers, and dark purple fruit that the birds like.

HIBISCUS arnottianus (Malvaceae)

Hibiscus waimea"koki'o ke'oke'o"
Native Hawaiian hibiscus from the island of O'ahu. This lovely shrub produces fragrant flowers throughout the year. Great bloomer.

HIBISCUS brackenridgei (Malvaceae)

Hibiscus brackenridgei"ma'o hau hele"
This is the State flower of Hawaii. It is also a federally listed endangered species. It is a beautiful tree hibiscus that blooms all year.

HYMENEA courbaril (Caesalpinioideae)

Brazilian cherry, Hymenea courbarilBrazilian cherry wood "Brazilian cherry"
Grown commercially for its high-value timber and high-grade resin, this trees is also used as a shade tree and as an ornamental for its clusters of white flowers. Slow growing.

ILEX anomala (Aquifoliaceae) "Kawa'u"
Endemic Hawaiian understory forest tree in the mesic forest and wet forest. It produces purple berries that the Hawaiian birds eat.

JACARANDA mimosaefolia, (Bigoniaceae)Jacaranda tree "Jacaranda"
A highly ornamental flowering tree with abundant violet blossoms, this tree yields medium-brown wood in demand for fine furniture and cabinetry.

KHAYA senegalensis (Meliaceae)

African mahogany tree, KhayaAfrican mahogany wood "African mahogany"
Rich mahogany-brown wood used for furniture, cabinets, flooring and boat building. This is a gorgeous and popular tree.

METROSIDEROS polymorpha (Myrtaceae)

ohia tree, Metrosideros polymorpha "'Ohi'a"
Primary successionary tree which is dominant in the dryland forest, mesic forest, and wet forest of Hawaii. Beautiful rosey and grey tones in the hard wood.

MICROLEPIA strigosa (Dennstaediaceae)

palapalai fern "Palapalai"
Gorgeous Indigenous Hawaiian forest fern, with lacy, graceful leaves and a soft scent. This fern was used for adornment and for hula altars.

MYOPORUM sandwicense (Myoporaceae) "Naio"
Endemic Hawaiian. Low growing form grows at the coast. Upright shrub grows in the dryland forest, mesic forest, wet forest, and alpine regions. Good for erosion control. Hard wood.

MYRSINE lessertiana (Myrsinaceae) "Kolea"

Endemic Hawaiian tree in the mesic forest, wet forest, and sub-alpine regions. Young leaves are pink. Produces purple berries for native birds.

OCHROMA pyramidale (Bombascaceae)

Balsa tree"Balsa"
Well known for very light-weight blond wood. Beautiful, fast growing tree. Used for making surf boards

OSTEOMELES anthyllidifolia (Rosaceae) "'Ulei"

Indigenous Hawaiian many branching shrub. The long, flexible branches were shaped into hoops for fishnets. Occurs in dry to mesic forest, and in montane sites.

PIPTURUS albidus (Urticaceae)

Mamaki tree, Pipturus albidus "Mamaki"
Endemic Hawaiian understory forest tree occurs in the mesic forest and wet forest. Food plant for endemic Hawaiian butterflies. Leaves are collected for delicious tea.

PISONIA brunoniana (Nyctanginaceae) "Papala kepau"

Large indigenous Hawaiian forest tree with soft wood. Lightly fragrant flowers and sticky seeds. Called "the bird catcher tree" because Hawaiians used the seeds to catch birds for their feather making.

PTEROCARPUS macrocarpus (Mimosoideae) "Padauk"
Excellent red-brown wood is ranked among the finest for interior work, furniture, etc. Durable when exposed to weather.

REYNOLDSIA sandwicensis (Reynoldsia)

"Ohe makai"
Endemic Hawaiian deciduous tree which occurs in the dryland forest and occasionally the mesic forest. Beautiful growth habit and bronzy trunk. This is a hardy tree that doesn't get too large, 35', and is lovely.

RUBUS hawaiensis (Rosaceae) "'Akala"
Viney endemic Hawaiian shrub occurs in the mesic forest, wet forest, and sub-alpine regions. Edible berries.

SENNA siamea (Caesalpinioideae)

pheasantwood "Pheasantwood"
High value craftwood with a striking zebra grain. Can be pruned periodically for abundant mulch production. Also used to shade understory crops. Quite ornamental. Seasonal availability.

SANTALUM paniculatum (Santalaceae) "Sandalwood"
High value aromatic wood prized for incense and crafts. Endemic to Hawaii. Rare. Slow growing.

SAPINDUS saponaria (Sapindaceae) "Manele"
Deciduous endemic Hawaiian tree occurs in the mesic forest. Beautiful, large Hawaiian forest tree.

SOPHORA chrysophylla (Fabaceae)

mamane flowers, Sophora chrysophylla "Mamane"
Endemic Hawaiian shrub or tree occurs in the dryland forest and alpine regions. Hard wood. The seeds are an important food source for Hawaiian birds.

SWIETENIA macrophylla (Meliaceae)
mahogany wood Swietenia macrophylla, Honduran mahogany" Honduran Mahogany"
Highly valued mahogany of tropical America, used in fine quality furniture and cabinetry. Trees also used for shade and ornament. This is a beautiful tree.

SWIETENIA mahogani (Meliaceae)

West Indies mahogani, Swietenia mahogani"West Indies Mahogany"
Considered perhaps the best quality mahogany wood, this tree is now rare. Slow growing tree. Seedlings from select trees.

TABEBUIA chrysantha

ipe woodTabebuia chrysantha"Ipe"
A stunning tree that flowers totally yellow in spring. It is a fine hardwood for building, furniture, etc. Super hardwood. Doesn't rot.


TABEBUIA pentaphylla

"ipe rosa, pink trumpet
This is the stunning ipe rosa that is a show stopper. It flowers each spring to summer depending on the area. Very hardy, full sun.


TAMARINDUS indica (Caesalpinioideae)tamarind tree & fruits "Tamarind"
Hard, dark red timber used by artisans and furniture makers. Used extensively for food, medicine, shade and windbreak. Ornamental. Drought tolerant.


THESPESIA populnea (Malvaceae)

milo flower milo wood bowl"Milo"
Highly valued low elevation Hawaiian hardwood. Dark-grained wood.Valuable craftwood also used for windbreak, shade, and medicine.

Toona ciliata (Meliaceae)

Australian red cedar treeAustralian red cedar wood, toon"Australian red cedar", "Toon"
An important timber of Australia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, and India. Grown commercially in the Pacific. Fast growing hardwood with buttressed base. Excellent red wood.

WIKSTROEMIA sandwicensis (Thymelaeaceae) "Akia"
Low shrub or mat with small round leaves and red berries. Used by Hawaiians for stupifying fish. Popular ground cover.

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