Molokai and Lanai likely mean ohia trees in Maui Nui could be especially vulnerable if rapid ohia death were to become established here. Ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) flower and buds are shown.

State officials said rapid ohia death has been detected in three trees at a Maui elementary school campus. The landscape ohia trees were infected with Ceratocystis huliohia, the less virulent ...

known as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025, aims to address a specific tree disease affecting the native Hawaiian tree species known as 'ohia, which is caused by a fungal pathogen.

Scientists show how Manuka and Ohia Lehua honey differ in their antioxidant potential, showing that while Manuka honey boasts higher phenolic content, Ohia Lehua honey excels in reducing oxidative ...

COURTESY DLNR The landscape ohia trees were infected with Ceratocystis huliohia, the less virulent strain of the fungal pathogen, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. 1 /2 ...