Wiliwili  Erythrina sandwicensis

Family: Fabaceae

Description:  Wiliwili trees are summer deciduous when the beautiful flowers cover the tree. Orange colored bark and an interesting form make this tree a good specimen tree. The wood is very light and was used to make surfboards a long time ago. They have low water requirements and thrive in the heat on the leeward side of the island up to 2,500 feet elevation. Bright red seeds can be found under the tree. Flower color ranges from orange to salmon to light green or even yellow. This tree is related to the common Coral tree and is not to be mistaken with the windbreak hedge material know as False Wiliwili.

( wild Wiliwili tree on leeward slope of Haleakala)

(flowers of Wiliwili tree)

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