The Hitachi Tree
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4.4 (203)A sprawling monkeypod tree in Moanalua Gardens with a 130-foot canopy made iconic by Japanese television.
Description
Known botanically as Samanea saman, the tree owes its renown to a long-running Hitachi advertising campaign and corporate sponsorship. That television presence turned it into a celebrated landmark and an enduring pilgrimage site for visitors, particularly from Japan, drawn to witness its impressive natural architecture.
