Mar 29, 2015 | Ke'anae Arboretum., kukui nuts, Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Another interesting tree along the Road to Hana is the Kukui Nut Tree, also known as the candlenut tree. This tree is the Hawaiian State tree and can be found in abundance at the Keanae Arboretum. Kukui nut oil can be used as a light source when burned in a lamp,...
Apr 21, 2014 | kukui nuts, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Resembling tough shelled walnuts, the kukui nut is indigenous to Hawaii. Hundreds of years ago Hawaiians discovered that when the shells were removed from Kukui nuts, and the kernels lightly roasted, clear oil could be pressed out. This was an excellent penetrating...
Feb 20, 2014 | Ke'anae Arboretum., kukui nuts, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The Kukui Nut Tree, also known as the candlenut tree, is the Hawaiian State Tree and can be found at the Keanae Arboretum. Kukui nut oil can be used as a light source when burned in a lamp, and about twelve kukui nuts can provide an hours worth of light. Before...
Jan 15, 2013 | kukui nuts, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Resembling tough shelled walnuts, the kukui nut is indigenous to Hawaii. Hundreds of years ago Hawaiians discovered that when the shells were removed from Kukui nuts, and the kernels lightly roasted, clear oil could be pressed out. This was an excellent penetrating...
