Every Keawe has its thorns and this one had a curl for every thorn

This Keawe tree was salvaged from a backyard in Keauhou. The Neighbors complained that it dropped leaves into their pool and spoiled their view. The owners lamented that the tree was of historic value as it was growing along the trail at Ka pa nui o Kuakini ("The Great Wall of Kuakini"). It is rumored that the tree was planted in the late 1800's to force the trail users to wear shoes. In the end it was taken down, but not forgotten. This tree was over 3ft. in diameter at the base, towered over two houses and was a complicated removal. It yielded a mountain of 4/4 shorts,  4/4 planks and 8/4 slabs. All material is surfaced and kiln dried. As you can see it all has character and curl. Prices start at $10.00 a board ft.