Banana Passion Fruits
The banana passion fruit tree is actually considered a pest species that persists on the elevation areas of the bigger islands. It is known to spread at a rapid speed with the seeds spread around by feral pigs and birds. The trees are found at 2000-5000 feet in places with moderate rainfalls.
Cinnamon
While cinnamon trees are a recent addition to the islands, they are spread naturally in areas like the Pali region of Oahu.
Coffee
Coffee trees are spread out on the main islands of Hawaii that are considered an important crop for the region. There are plenty of big plantations that you can find in Kauai and the Big Island. Wild coffee is found where there is heavy rainfall with commercial coffee trees in arid or leeward regions.
Guava
Guavas are the most common exotic fruit trees in Hawaii that are also considered a pest species in many areas. Their pink pulp is sweet and delicious, available all year round.
Java Plum
The Java Plum trees grow naturally along most of the Hawaiian Islands.
Lilikoi
Lilikoi is a Passion Fruit type that ripens into a yellow color. The fruits are around the size of a baseball with a hard shell. It is full of orange pulp that has a tart flavor. The fruits grow on vines that are quite commonly found growing on the main islands.
Macadamia Nuts
The Macadamia Nut trees are quite tasty and are native to Australia but successfully grow in Hawaii too. The nuts are grown commercially on Big Island.
Mango
Mango trees are quite beautiful, commonly grown as dooryard trees. These trees are known to grow up to 50-70 feet, bearing hundreds of mangoes when in season.
Strawberry Guava
Strawberry guava trees are commonly found in the wild with small red fruits. They are quite widespread, being considered as pests in some areas. They are found in wet forests.
Fruits According to Seasons
You will most tropical fruits at common grocery chains, stores, and farmers’ markets. There is a huge selection of fresh and big fruits that make for quite a satisfactory snack or meal. Hawaii provides different fruits depending on the season, so there is always something you can try out. The temperate climate provides four distinct seasons, each with its own fruits, as follows:
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- Fall: Jackfruit, passionfruit, dragon fruit, citrus, breadfruit, and starfruit
- Spring: Lychee, mangosteen, citrus, chocolate sapote, avocadoes, and star apple
- Winter: Breadfruit, mangosteen, rambutan, longan, and citrus
- Summer: Dragon fruit, lychee, avocadoes, jackfruit mango, passionfruit, soursop egg fruit
- Year Around: Noni, papaya, apple bananas pineapple, breadfruit, and coconuts
We hope now you know more about the exotic fruit trees in Hawaii. Have fun trying them out next time you visit the islands!