Ohia replacement suggestions

[KiminPL]

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Originally posted by rainyjim

Try planting:

- Perrottetia sandwicensis -- so rare I cannot find a photo
- Myoporum sandwicense -- more of a shrub than a tree
- Cordia subcordata -- nice tree, but recommended for dry areas
- Pandanus tectorius -- no overhead canopy
- Acacia koa -- interesting
- Artocarpus altilis -- nice leaves and shape, but will this drop fruit?

These are all native or canoe plants. Please consider the benefits to planting these over your run of the mill ornamentals.

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Thanks for the list of suggestions. It's not so easy to find the right tree for the right place, and I do believe in being particular about what is planted. Are you growing these trees on your property now? Real life experiences are most appreciated, so please comment on how these are performing for you. Maybe the info I read is not accurate?

Edit: Thanks for the link to Tetraplassandra -- it looks to be a perfect background canopy tree, and native too, yay.