Quick answer: Naio (Myoporum sandwicense) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained, coastal to upland |
| Bloom | Bloom Year-round |
| Height | 3-30 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruit for native birds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Naio
Where is Naio native?
Naio (Myoporum sandwicense) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Naio bloom?
Naio blooms Year-round. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Naio need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Well-drained, coastal to upland. Mature height: 3-30 ft.
Is Naio good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruit for native birds.
Is Naio deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Naio is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Naio?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Myoporum sandwicense by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Naio.
- Wiliwili Erythrina sandwicensis
- ʻIliahi alo‘e (coastal sandalwood) Santalum ellipticum
- ʻŪlei Osteomeles anthyllidifolia
- ʻAkia Wikstroemia uva-ursi
- Florida hopbush Dodonaea viscosa
- Hinahina kū kahakai Heliotropium anomalum
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