For generations, the banyan tree along Lahaina town’s historic Front Street served as a gathering place.
"The town could have survived the banyan tree burning down," he said, "but nothing can survive with the whole town burning down."
The Banyan Tree, 1 Year Later August 23, 2024 Remember the iconic banyan tree in downtown Lahaina, Maui, burned by last year’s catastrophic wildfire? Here’s how it’s doing now. Now Playing The Banyan Tree, 1 Year Later01:06 Next Up Two Storms To Bring Snow, Gusty Winds To North...
Those efforts seem to have paid off, and with the tree’s new leaves comes a sense that not all was lost in the fire, which was one of the worst in American history. Below is a short video of the tree’s new leaves, and photos that show how strong and resilient nature can be. G...
Almost everything in this area has been destroyed. But one thing that still remains is Lahaina’s famous banyan tree, which was planted in 1873. It was badly damaged in the fire but has shown signs of life in the past year. The spelling of the place name Lahaina was the subject ofa ...
Lahaina's Front Street has been ranked one of the "Top Ten Greatest Streets" by the American Planning Association. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed quiet relaxing strolls, as well as breaks and events under the massive Banyan tree located in the town square. ...
"The town could have survived the banyan tree burning down," he said, "but nothing can survive with the whole town burning down."