HRS §5-8

State tree

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

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

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

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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