Hau tree

Item

Title
Hau tree
Photographer
Likely, Mark Jefferson
Description
A Hau Tree with thick, tangled branches that spread out across the landscape. The Hau plant is commonly referred to as the Sea Hibiscus and is a large evergreen shrub that can reach 15 to 25 feet in height. They grow best in warm, coastal climates. Grass covers the ground around the tree.
Date Span
1900-1935
Object Type
Black and White Positive Lantern Slide
Subject
Hau Tree; Landscape; Vegetation; Mrs. Gray's in Waikiki, Honolulu. The large two-and-a-half stroy has large palladian-esque windows on the first floor and sash windows on the second floor, along with a large projecting dormer centered on the roof over the main entrance. A small addition can be seen on the side of the house and a car sits in the dirt drive-way that is a circle for easy entrance to the property. Vegetation has been planted around the house and palm trees can be seen in the background.
Collection Location
Box 120
Location
Unknown
Exact Date
Exact Date Unknown
High Resolution Available
TIF
Cataloger
Rachel Ellenson
Date Digital File Created
1/19/2017
Digital File ID
010_MJ_120_037
Type
MJ
Rights
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