One of the most fragrant native plants I’ve smelled yet, the tiny white flowers of the Naio smell like they are filled with honey. The common name of this plant is False Sandalwood. They flower nearly constantly and are considered a quick growing native.

When sandalwood trading was at an all time high, people tried passing off the Naio wood as sandalwood. This is where the ‘false sandalwood’ name comes from. This wood was harvested by the historical Hawaiians to use for building hale, or homes.

This plant can survive very well in dry, lowland hot conditions. It requires proper drainage. Be mindful of small bugga pests, because they can cause the plants demise. This plant can be pruned successfully.