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Lahaina’s famed banyan tree showing signs of life three weeks after destructive wildfire
Thousands of leaves on the 150-year-old Lahaina banyan tree are scorched but its multiple trunks show little sign of being singed during the Aug. 8 firestorm that devastated this historic, coastal West Maui community.
Experts care for historic Lahaina banyan tree after deadly fire
“This is an incredibly important tree,” said arborist Steve Nimz of the 150-year-old Lahaina banyan, “…but it’s a tree. We’ve got so many people who lost their lives, lost their families, lost their livelihoods… that’s where the focus should be…. There’s still life under every one of the roots… that’s where our hope is at, and the rest is up to the tree.”
Don’t Let A Hurricane Crash Your Quarantine: Tips to Check on Dying or Damaged Trees
Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi runs from June through November. With just one week before the start, it’s time to get properties prepared, including checking on trees and shrubs for any special care. Even if a storm doesn’t make landfall in the islands, it can pass close enough to cause significant damage.
