Historic banyan tree in Maui shows signs of growth after wildfire damage
The historic banyan tree in Maui shows signs of growth after wildfire damage. The 150-year-old banyan tree that was heavily damage d in the Maui wildfire in August is beginning to sprout new leaves, a sign of hope and progress amid the ongoing recovery efforts in the historic town of Lahaina. The 60-foot tall Indian banyan tree covers one quarter of a mile and shades nearly two-thirds of an acre, according to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. It has become a beloved landmark in Lahaina. In a video posted by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, new greenery is seen growing on the historic Lahaina Banyan Tree, Sept. 13, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources The iconic Banyan tree stands among the rubble of burned buildings days after a wildfire swept through the city, Aug. 11, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Fresh leaves are now sprouting thanks to the local arborists who volunteered the...