Quick answer: ʻŪlei (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia) 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.
Photo: Indeterminate, Wikimedia Commons (PUBLIC DOMAIN)
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 Spring |
| Height | Groundcover to 10 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruit for 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 ʻŪlei
Where is ʻŪlei native?
ʻŪlei (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does ʻŪlei bloom?
ʻŪlei blooms Spring. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does ʻŪlei need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Well-drained coastal to upland. Mature height: Groundcover to 10 ft.
Is ʻŪlei good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruit for birds.
Is ʻŪlei deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
ʻŪlei is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy ʻŪlei?
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 Osteomeles anthyllidifolia by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with ʻŪlei.
- Naio Myoporum sandwicense
- Wiliwili Erythrina sandwicensis
- ʻIliahi alo‘e (coastal sandalwood) Santalum ellipticum
- ʻAkia Wikstroemia uva-ursi
- Florida hopbush Dodonaea viscosa
- Hinahina kū kahakai Heliotropium anomalum
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