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In the middle of Lahaina’s ash and rubble is a sign of hope for people in Maui: a famed, 150-year-old banyan tree that’s heavily charred — but still standing. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the tree is “still breathing” and is absorbing water and producing sap, just not as much as it usually does. “It’s like a burn victim itself,” Green said. “Traumatized, much like the town.” The Lahaina banyan tree was planted on April 24, 1873… It has 46 “major trunks” aside from the original it was planted with, and is known for being the largest banyan tree in the United States. …Hawaiian Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono said, “after speaking with the arborist working on the tree, I’m optimistic that it will bloom again — serving as a symbol of hope amid so much devastation.” …A local arborist told Gov. Green that the tree will attempt to “generate new growth and buds on branches.” 

Additional coverage in The Hill, by Miranda Nazzaro: Hirono optimistic iconic Lahaina banyan tree will bloom again