... bright light, it appears not to be very tolerant of the strong afternoon sun when planted out as a sapling, as is ʻōhiʻa (Metrosideros polymorpha) ...
... It is typically seen on bare cinder, near steam vents, and in open 'ōhi'a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) forests from 351 to 2,274 m (1,152 to 7,461 ...
... For example, 'ōhi'a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) are particularly intolerant of any root disturbance and need to be transplanted with extra care ...