Lahaina’s banyan tree
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the year since the Maui wildfires, Lahaina’s famous banyan tree has been portrayed as a sign of the town’s resilience and strength.
But also during that time, Hawaii News Now is reporting that sentiment grew against the tree as a symbol of Lahaina.
The 151-year-old...

![The storied tree, which was first planted in 1873, was severely burned during the wildfires. Now, the arborists working on the tree have shared some uplifting updates. According to those working on the tree, it has sprouted new leaves, raising hopes about its future. But many wonder, is it a sign of resilience or a symbol of colonialism? [screenshot from You Tube] Lahaina banyan tree](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lahaina-banyan-tree-lahaina-recovery-update.png?itok=HrMVF7wj)