Lahaina banyan tree is sprouting | News, Sports, Jobs

Posted by Fernande Dalal on Saturday, July 13, 2024

Photos courtesy Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Photos courtesy Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Groups of leaves are sprouting on the Lahaina Banyan Tree as seen on Wednesday. Arborists, volunteering their time and expertise to saving the 150-year-old tree, indicate these are positive signs for its long-term recovery, according to information from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The tree suffered damage from the Aug. 8 wildfires.

Photos courtesy Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Photos courtesy Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

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