Koa - Acacia koa

Image Source: Starr (commons. wikimedia)

Image Source: Starr (commons.wikimedia)

• Grows up to 50 ft. tall.
• Wide spreading canopy.
• Not recommended on Oahu due to an unknown pathogen fatal to young trees.

     (Source: Rauch, 2000)

• Koa grows on all the main islands, except Ni'ihau and Kaho'olave.
• Trees in high moist elevations can reach up to 100 ft. in height.
• Red wood with a wavy grain.
• Sometimes called Hawaiian mahogany.
• Prized for furniture and surfboards.
• "Koa" means brave, bold, fearless.
• It's a name given to boys.

     (Source: Majesty II,1991)