Ohe Makai - Kukuluaeo
Scientific Name: Reynoldsia sandwicensis
Endemic, Uncommon
Description: An dry forest endemic Hawaiian tree. Not commonly found today.
Landscape Uses and Care: This native Hawaiian tree loves full sun to partial shade with very minimal watering. This is a deciduous tree that loses its leaves annualy, but, as the plant matures and gets older, their branches form intricate designs making the tree look like a work of art. Really cool!
Cultural Uses: Used to play a game called kukulu’ae’o-Stilts!
Ohe Makai - Kukuluaeo