Metrosideros polymorpha (‘ōhi‘a lehua)

Distribution Endemic to the six largest Ha-waiian islands. Size Greatly variable, typically reaches 20–24 m (66–79 ft) in height; may be much smaller on lava rock or boggy soils. Habitat Wide range, 1–2500 m (1–8200 ft) elevation with rainfall of 400–10,000 mm (16–400 in). Largest component of lowland and mon-tane wet and mesic forests, dry forests, subal-pine shrublands, and new lava flows. Vegetation Associated with dozens of other native species. Soils Very widely adapted, occurring on medium and heavy clay uplands; tolerates rocky soils and organic soils forming on recent lava flows. Main products Pole wood, fuelwood, honey source Yields High-volume, old-growth stands may yield 70–84 m 3 /ha (1000–1200 ft 3 /ac or 5000– 6000 bf/ac); stands on poor soils such as lava rock may yield much less. Intercropping Used in farm cultivation only when naturally present due to very slow establishment and growth.