Ohia Metrosideros collina subsp. Most abundant of the indigenous Hawaiian trees and may form large, almost pure stands. A pioneer species that is one of the first invaders of disturbed areas.
Trees often have prop or stilt roots.
Color banding in the growth rings together with interlocked grain produces an attractive figure. Movement in service is rated as large. 282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter.