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About Us |
Queen's Historical Trees |
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Queen's Pink Bombax tree in bloom. |
Dr. William Hillebrand, Queen's first physician, was also a noted botanist. He was keenly interested in rare trees and exotic plants and introduced many new species to Hawaii. Queen Emma took special interest in creating beautiful gardens on the hospital grounds, and together with Dr. Hillebrand, she changed the barren acres into an oasis.
Today, many of the original trees still flourish on the grounds and are designated as historical landmarks. Many are protected by the state and can be pruned only under the supervision of the Hawaii State Department of Parks and Recreation.
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