
It is believed that the Breadfruit Tree was created by a compassionate king Rua-ta’ata who transformed himself into the Tree of Life to save his people from starvation by supplying a staple food. The Breadfruit Tree represents the bounty of Oceania.

It is believed that the Breadfruit Tree was created by a compassionate king Rua-ta’ata who transformed himself into the Tree of Life to save his people from starvation by supplying a staple food. The Breadfruit Tree represents the bounty of Oceania.

The secret of breadfruit waits for eyes that are unclouded by longing
“if a man plants 10 breadfruit trees in his life
he would completely fulfill his duty
to his own as well as future generations”
– Sir Joseph Banks, 1769