Ulei, Hawaii hawthorn
Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A rambling shrub. It grows about 60 cm tall. The stems are arching. The shoots are covered with white hairs. The leaves are 5 cm long. The leaves have small leaflets along the stalk. There are 11-15 leaflets which a 8 mm long. The leaflets are dark green and hairy underneath. The flowers are small and white. They are 1.3 cm across. They are in loose clusters at the ends of the stems. The fruit are pale pink berries. They ripen to bluish-black.

There are 3 Osteomeles species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It does best with moderate moisture or fairly dry. It can grow in an average, well-drained soil. It needs full sun. It grows on coral rocks near the sea and near sea level. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bonin Is., China, Cook Islands, Hawaii, Japan, Myanmar, Pacific, Polynesia, SE Asia, Taiwan, Tonga, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It is grown from seed or by cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pyrus anthyllidifolia