A question about a plant

Keith Palmer (krpalmer@juno.com) queried:

Can someone please tell me what shrub / tree this is? Found on Puu O Hulu Kai. I SHOULD be able to find it easily online but not having any luck. Thank you
If anyone knows, please contact Keith. Mahalo.

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