Hawaii Information
Capital City:Honolulu
Hawaii official nickname:The Aloha State
Old standard abbreviation:Hawaii
new postal code abbreviation:HI
Hawaii Official State Flower
Pua Aloalo
Hibiscus brackenridgei
Hawaii State Tree
Candlenut Tree
‘Aleurites Aleurites moluccana’
This beautiful tree is also known as Candleberry, Indian walnut, Kemiri, Varnish tree or Kuku’i nut tree. The kukui nut of the tree is often used in regional dishes because of its high oil content. It has been reported that in ancient times, the nuts were burned to provide light. According to history, many parts of this tropical tree have been used for medicinal purposes. The Flowers of the Candlenut tree are clusters of small, whitish flowers that are extremely popular and used in leis. Hawaii celebrates Arbor day the first Friday in November.
