Exotic Trees and fruit trees from Hawaii

Hau Tree

Another view of the Hau Tree

The Famous Hau Tree Restaurant is a historic site in Hawaii dated back to the period of the Hawaiian King.

The tree is very large and the span covers most of the restaurant. That is why the restaurant is call the Hau Tree Restaurant.

Hau Tree covering the whole restaurant

In front of Waikiki Beach ( on the quiet side )

Two Hau Trees overlooking the Beach

 The Pirie Mango is the most delicious of the mangoes in Hawaii and yet not too popular with the Hawaiians. They are not sold anywhere and if one can find them in the market, they are usually found in the Chinese groceries.

Pirie Mango Tree

Pirie Mango Tree

The Pirie Mango is a small yellowish fruit that grows in

hawaii. The mangoes are ripe in July and grows in 

a very large and dense tree. The mango is very juicy with a very nice taste. This mango was posted in my  blog last year in the rare fruit section.

Closer look at the fruits

Strawbery Quava Tree

Strawberry Quava (Psidium cattleianum)

The fruits are red and  very small - about 1.5" but very juicy and has strawberry taste, thus the name.

The Strawberry quava tree is very hardy and grows throughout in Florida, Hawaii and California. Likes full sun. It will also grow and bear fruits in a container if protected from freezing. The tree needs a lot of water when the fruits comes out.