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The First Banyan Tree in Hawaii
Ainahau Estate in Waikiki,
Information about the first Banyan
Tree in Hawaii, where it was located, and what happened it it.
Photo Credit: Hawaii State Archives
The first banyan tree in Hawaii was planted on the grounds
of the Ainahau Estate in Waikiki by Scottish businessman
and horticulturist Archibald Scott Cleghorn. Cleghorn was
the husband of Hawaiian Princess Likelike. Their daughter,
Princess Kaiulani, became the owner of several acres of land
in Waikiki when she was born and Cleghorn built a two story
home on that property that was known as Ainahau.
Archibald Cleghorn planted the first Banyan tree in Hawaii
on the grounds of Ainahau. His daughter, Princess Kaiulani,
who loved the banyan tree, is standing in the branches of
the tree in the above picture.
Ainahau was torn down in 1955 to make room for the Princess
Kaiulani Hotel and other real estate properties.
At that time cuttings from the Ainahau Banyan Tree were
planted at the corner of King Street and Keeaumoku Street
and the tree that grew from the cuttings stood at that
location until 1967 when it was chopped down after court
battles and much controversy.
Before the Banyan Tree at King and Keeaumoku Street was
chopped down, cuttings were taken and they were planted
at Magic Island in Ala Moana Park. That tree is still
standing today.
See also:
Waikiki Historic Trail Marker 8: Ainahau
About Princess Likelike
About Princess Kaiulani
Other Rulers of the Hawaiian Kingdom
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Related Links
The Hawaiian Monarchy - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame: Princess Likelike
Biography of Her Husband Archibald Cleghorn
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen
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