Quick answer: Ohelo ai (Vaccinium reticulatum) 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 04 Nov 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 | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
|---|---|
| Water | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Soil | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Bloom | Apr-Sep, most prolific |
| Height | usually up to 4 ft, rarely 7 ft |
| Wildlife value | wildlife use not specified |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 04 Nov 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 04 Nov 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 Ohelo ai
Where is Ohelo ai native?
Ohelo ai (Vaccinium reticulatum) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Ohelo ai bloom?
Ohelo ai blooms Apr-Sep, most prolific. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Ohelo ai need?
Mature height: usually up to 4 ft, rarely 7 ft.
Is Ohelo ai good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: wildlife use not specified.
Where can I buy Ohelo ai?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 04 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Vaccinium reticulatum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Ohelo ai.
- Florida hopbush Dodonaea viscosa
- Beach naupaka Scaevola taccada
- Hinahina kū kahakai Heliotropium anomalum
- Ilima Sida fallax
- Koʻoloaʻula (red ʻilima) Abutilon menziesii
- Maile Alyxia stellata
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