Kou Cordia subcordata
Kou is a hardy coastal tree averaging 20-30 ft tall that thrives in full sun. They can tolerate salt spray, high wind, and drought conditions once established.
Kou's attractive orange blossoms make them a popular ornamental tree at low elevations and they are often used as parking lot shade trees. The flowers will form small fruits that drop as round seed pods in the immediate area. This should be taken into account when placing trees in the landscape.
While thought to be a Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian Islands, pollen samples from Kauai have proven Kou to be an indigenous species prior to the arrival of humans.
Kou has a soft wood that is easily carved and was prized for its beautiful grain patterns
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Kou's attractive orange blossoms make them a popular ornamental tree at low elevations and they are often used as parking lot shade trees. The flowers will form small fruits that drop as round seed pods in the immediate area. This should be taken into account when placing trees in the landscape.
While thought to be a Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian Islands, pollen samples from Kauai have proven Kou to be an indigenous species prior to the arrival of humans.
Kou has a soft wood that is easily carved and was prized for its beautiful grain patterns
more info on Kou Cordia subcordata