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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maanvi Singh

‘Symbol of hope’: Lahaina’s beloved banyan shows new growth after fires

Signs of new growth on the 150-year-old banyan tree at the centre of Lahaina town after being scorched in last month's Maui wildfires.
Volunteers have doused the tree’s roots with thousands of gallons of water, and are taking root samples to measure the tree’s health. Photograph: Courtesy Hawai'i DLNR

A colossal, beloved 150-year-old banyan tree at the centre of Lahaina town that was scorched when deadly wildfires ravaged Maui, Hawaii, last month is showing viridescent signs of new growth.

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