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HRS §5-8

State tree

The kukui tree (also called the candlenut tree) is the official state tree of Hawaii. It stays the state tree unless the legislature changes it.

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The statute, as written — State tree

The kukui tree, also known as the candlenut tree (Aleurites Moluccana), is adopted, established, and designated as the official tree of the State, to be effective so long as the legislature of the State does not otherwise provide.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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