Toon

Toon (Toona ciliata), sometimes called “Australian Red Cedar,” is introduced in select forestry plots or arboretums. Known for its reddish timber on the mainland, it’s not widely established on Hawaiʻi Island.

In regions where it’s grown commercially, Toon wood is valued for furniture and cabinetry due to its workable texture and appealing color. On Hawaiʻi Island, only minor experimental plantings occur, meaning there is little to no commercial harvest. When stands are pruned or removed, wood might go to local craftworkers. However, without large stands or consistent management, Toon remains a minor species, overshadowed by more popular or readily available hardwoods.