Alphabetical Listing of Species with Brief Descriptions ACACIA koa (Mimosoideae) "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. By special order. Price does not include seed. 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 25' tall. Hard wood rarely available. Excellent windbreak. By special order. Price does not include seed. ACROCARPUS fraxinifolius (Caesalpinioideae) "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. ADENANTHERA pavonina (Mimosoideae) "Red-bead tree" Very durable timber with red-hued heartwood valued for furniture and decorative wood products. Used for shade of understory crops such as coffee. Highly ornamental. ALBIZIA saman (Mimosoideae) "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. 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) "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. AZADIRACHTA indica (Meliaceae) "Neem" Very durable wood used for furniture and crafts. Also highly valued for insecticidal properties in seeds and leaf. Prized for its traditional uses in health care, and for shade. Seasonal availability. CAJANUS cajan (Papilionoideae) "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. CALLIANDRA calothyrsus (Mimosoideae) "Calliandra" Fast-growing nitrogen-fixing tree (non-timber). Excellent coppicing ability (one of the best known), for green manure and fuel wood. Used for erosion control. Beautiful feathery appearance and red flowers. CALOPHYLLUM inophyllum (Guttiferae) "Kamani" Highly regarded craft wood, one of Hawaii's most expensive woods. Used also as windbreak and quite ornamental. CEDRELA odorata (Meliaceae) "Spanish Cedar" Wonderful, hardy, fast growing hardwood tree. The wood of Spanish cedar is used for making furniture. 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. CORDIA subcordata (Boraginaceae) "Kou" Low elevation Hawaiian hardwood. Highly valued for its durable and light/dark finely grained wood. Used as ornamental and windbreak. CYBISTAX donnell-smithii (Bigoniaceae) "Gold tree" "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. DALBERGIA retusa (Papilionoideae) "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 DENDROCALUMUS asper Giant bamboo Large clumping bamboo, grows to 80' feet tall. A beautiful and useful bamboo for building. DIOSPYROS sandwicensis (Ebebaceae) "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) "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, floats, etc. Highly ornamental and suited to very dry areas. EUCALYPTUS deglupta (Myrtaceae) "Rainbow gum" Heartwood light red, light brown, or dark red brown. Commonly used in reforestation. EUCALYPTUS dunnii (Myrtaceae) "Dunn's White Gum" Timber useful for construction, and light interior work. Trees are suitable for windbreak. EUCALYPTUS microcorys (Myrtaceae) "Tallowwood" Tolerant of partial shade, this tree yields a yellow-brown heartwood. Popular for dance flooring. EUCALYPTUS robusta (Myrtaceae) "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" Very flexible in management, widely adapted. Mulch, living fence, shade, fodder, fuelwood. Can also be used in shelter belts. Retalhuleu provenance. GUADUA angustifolia, Elite Timber Bamboo, Clumping type Peruvian timber bamboo, one of the world's strongest. This thorny bamboo is so strong that it can be cut green and used. Does not split when nailed, no rot or insect damage. Grows to 100' feet tall. Give it space to grow, then build your house out of it. Beautiful dark green culms with white rings around the nodes. HEDYOTIS terminalis (Rubiaceae) "Manono" Mesic and Wet forest Hawaiian understory species in the Rubiaceae family (Coffee family) with inconspicuous flowers and dark purple fruit. HIBISCUS arnottianus (Malvaceae) "koki'o ke'oke'o" Native Hawaiian hibiscus from the island of O'ahu. This lovely shrub produces fragrant flowers throughout the year. HIBISCUS brackenridgei (Malvaceae) "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" 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. ILEX anomala (Aquifoliaceae) "Kawa'u" Endemic Hawaiian understory forest tree in the mesic forest and wet forest. INGA species (Mimosoideae) "Ice cream bean" Fast-growing nitrogen-fixing tree (non-timber). Productive and beautiful, with sweet edible flesh in large pods. Used to shelter understory crops, provide organic matter, and improve fallow. Often very vigorous in poor soils. Various species available seasonally. JACARANDA mimosaefolia, (Bigoniaceae) "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" Rich mahogany-brown wood used for furniture, cabinets, flooring and boat building. METROSIDEROS polymorpha (Myrtaceae) "'Ohi'a" Primary successionary tree which is dominant in the dryland forest, mesic forest, and wet forest. Beautiful rosey and grey tones in the hard wood. MICROLEPIA strigosa (Dennstaediaceae) "Palapalai" Georgous 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. OCHROMA pyramidale (Bombascaceae) "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" 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 indicus (Mimosoideae) "Narra" Highly valued timber for furniture and cabinetry. Very durable wood. Also used to provide shade to understory crops. Ornamental. Nitrogen fixing. 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. 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" High value craftwood with a striking zebra grain. Can be pruned periodically for abundant mulch production. Also used to shade understory crops. Quite ornamental. 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" Endemic Hawaiian shrub or tree occurs in the dryland forest and alpine regions. Hard wood. SWIETENIA macrophylla (Meliaceae) " Honduran Mahogany" Highly valued mahogany of tropical America, used in fine quality furniture and cabinetry. Trees also used for shade and ornament. SWIETENIA mahogani (Meliaceae) "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" A stunning tree that flowers totally yellow in spring. It is a fine hardwood for building, furniture, etc. TAMARINDUS indica (Caesalpinioideae) "Tamarind" Hard, dark red timber used by artisans and furniture makers. Used extensively for food, medicine, shade and windbreak. Ornamental. TECTONA grandis (Verbenaceae) "Teak" Strong timber for building, furniture and crafts. Widely renowned for durability outdoors (weathering). Has medicinal properties. THESPESIA populnea (Malvaceae) "Milo" Highly valued Hawaiian hardwood. Dark-grained wood.Valuable craftwood also used for windbreak, shade, and medicine. Toona ciliata (Meliaceae) "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. VITEX rotundifolia (Verbenaceae) "Pohinahina" Low branched shrub or mat with silvery leaves and purple flowers. An Indigenous strand plant that is often used as a ground cover. 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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