Hawaii Magazine 5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories. Apr 23, 2021
ʻōhiʻa lehua ( Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is steeped in the Islands’ history. The flowers are gorgeous—coming in a variety of colors from red to yellow and even white—and have played muse for many local clothing and accessory designers. To celebrate ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Day—every year on April 25—we’ve compiled a few things you need to know about this tropical tree.