06/06/2026
This monkey pod tree is in Alae cemetery, Hilo, Hawaii. The monkeypod tree (Samanea saman), also known as the rain tree, is a massive, fast-growing tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is famous for its colossal umbrella-like canopy, which can span up to 200 feet in diameter, making it one of the worldâs premier natural shade providers!