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Lahaina’s historic banyan tree shows signs of life after fire

Lahaina's historic banyan tree is receiving TLC from a group that includes Maui arborists, landscapers and volunteers.

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Volunteers inject "compost tea" around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31. The 150-year-old tree, which has become a symbol of hope for the devastated town, is receiving care after it was damaged in the deadly Lahaina blaze.
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Volunteers inject "compost tea" around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Volunteers inject "compost tea" around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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A placard presents a history of the Lahaina banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Volunteers prepare a nutrient legume mix for Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Volunteers apply a nutrient legume mix around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Volunteers apply a nutrient legume mix around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Volunteers apply a nutrient legume mix around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Volunteers apply a nutrient legume mix around the base of Lahaina's historic banyan tree Thursday, Aug. 31

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