Lahaina's cherished banyan tree shows signs of life after deadly Hawaii fires – video

Lahaina's cherished banyan tree is showing the first signs of new growth after deadly wildfires torched much of Hawaii in August. Footage showed small shoots of green leaves on the tree after it was burnt and left charcoal black following the fires. Described as the 'heartbeat of Lahaina Town', the beloved tree was planted 150 years ago.

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

Source: Hawaii DLNR

Tue 19 Sep 2023 16.46 EDT Last modified on Tue 19 Sep 2023 17.00 EDT

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