The name is sometimes spelled Xylosma hawaiiense[].

Common Name:

General Information

Xylosma is a tree growing 6 - 9 metres tall[].
The aromatic wood is used for perfuming coconut oil and for making boards.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Pacific - Hawaii.

Habitat

Most commonly found in mesic forest, occasionally in dry woodland and wet forest, at elevations from 250 - 1,220 metres on most main islands[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	6.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a position in full sun or partial shade[]. Plants can succeed in a range of soils[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The aromatic wood is used for perfuming coconut oil[].

The wood is good for making boards[].

Propagation

Seed - treated seed germinates in 3 - 5 weeks[]. Seedlings grow rapidly once transferred to individual pots[]. Move young seedlings to an open location so that the trunk/stems stiffen in response to wind and plant out when 20 - 30cm tall[].

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