Smathers, G. A., and D. E. Gardner. 1981. Stand analysis of an invading firetree (Myrica faya Aiton) population, Hawai`i. U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NPS-SER Research/Resource Management Report 42.20.
ABSTRACT
The exotic firetree (Myrica faya) has been invading forest vegetation of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park since 1961. A population of ninety-six trees that had been invading a stand of native `ohi'a trees (Metrosideros collina subsp. polymorpha Rock) was analyzed as to structure and fruiting characteristics. Preliminary findings show that firetree invasion depends on an outside seed source. In addition, the mesic conditions beneath `ohi'a trees provide favorable habitat for seedling establishment. Firetres growing beneath `ohi'a trees show a loss in vigor when that begin to grow up and into the `ohi'a's crown. Seeds may depend on dispersal by some exotic birds.
FULL TEXT
Full text not available for this publication.
