what trees are native to hawaii?
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The native tree species of Hawaii are mostly scattered in distribution and of small size. Only two native tree species presently are commercially important for wood, because of their abundance and large size: 'ohi'a lehua, Metrosideros polymorpha, and koa, Acacia koa.
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But did you know that most palms trees aren't actually native to California? One is, but most hail from Mexico and as far away as the Canary Islands. Palms have adapted well to our growing conditions and thrive in our homes as gorgeous ornamental trees.
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Official State Tree of Hawaii The kukui is also called the candlenut tree (because the nut of the kukui was used for candles by early settlers). The blossom of the kukui is also the official island lei material of Moloka'i.
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Palm trees are not generally native to Arizona; except for one small region known as Palm Canyon in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Many Phoenix residents wonder: “Are palm trees native to Arizona?” Despite thousands of palms around the valley the majority of palm trees you see are not native to Arizona.
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There are four rodents of economic importance in Hawaii: the roof or black rat, the Norway or brown rat, the polynesian (Hawaiian) rat, and the house or field mouse. The roof rat is found in agricultural areas, wooded gulches, kiawe forests, and in both wet and dry forests.
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More than 90 eucalyptus tree species have been introduced to Hawaii. Native to mainly Australia, eucalyptus trees grow fast and can reach heights of up to 300 feet (91 m), making them the tallest hardwood trees in the world. ... This species if native to the Philippines and Indonesia.
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['Sand Dollar Cactus.', 'Salão.', 'Pelotilla de Chinamada.', 'Rose Pincushion Cactus.', 'Vahondrandra.', 'Estevesia alex-bragae.', 'Giant Quiver Tree.', 'Aichryson dumosum.']
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Palm Trees Aren't Native to Arizona, So How Did They End Up Here? ... Even more surprising, there is only one species native to the Western U.S: Washingtonia filifera, or more commonly known as the California fan palm. Even then, naturally occurring California fan palms are rare in Arizona.
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['Kauai.', 'Oahu.', 'Molokai.', 'Lanai.', 'Maui.', 'Hawaii.']
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['Ukulele. A ukulele is the quintessential Hawaiian gift to bring home to a friend or family member. ... ', 'Koa Wood Products. ... ', 'Macadamia Nuts. ... ', 'Hawaiian Quilt. ... ', 'Hawaiian Shirt. ... ', 'Hawaiian Music. ... ', 'Lei Necklaces. ... ', 'Kona Coffee.']
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Hawaiian baby woodrose is an ornamental plant that is related to the morning glory plant. It grows in Florida, California, and Hawaii. The seeds are used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, Hawaiian baby woodrose is used for pain relief and causing sweating.
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['Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) (native)', 'Downy Serviceberry/Shadbush (Amelanchier arborea) (native)', 'Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) (native)', 'Gray Birch (Betula populifolia) (native)', 'Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida) (native)', 'White Oak (Quercus alba) (native) and other Quercus species (many native)']
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['Deciduous trees.', 'Coniferous trees.', 'Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis )', 'Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis)', 'Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)', 'White Ash (Fraxinus americana)', 'Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica)', 'Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata)']
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Since it is native to Pacific islands, the tree is not considered to be invasive.
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So one can find native palm trees in California, Arizona, (Nevada, but disputed) Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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Plumeria and Its Culture (Hawaiian), and temple tree, and has many named cultivars. It is is native to tropical America. In Hawai'i, plumeria is grown as an ornamental and is not found in the wild. It has widespread use in tropical landscapes around the world and is frequently associated with temples and graveyards.
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['Eastern Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis.', 'Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana.', 'White Cedar, Thuja occidentalis.', 'Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis.', 'White Pine, Pinus strobus.', 'Black Ash, Fraxinus nigra.', 'Blue Ash, Fraxinus quadrangulata.', 'Green Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica.']