the Lahaina banyan tree has provided cooling shade to generations of locals and visitors beneath its massive, majestic branches and dangling vines, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The daily deluge has not only been good for the banyan, but also the papaya, tomato and lilikoi plants below. Griffith says the tree’s rebound is a fitting symbol of resilience and perseverance.

Stretching an entire city block and more than 60 feet tall, it has provided cooling shade to generations of locals and visitors beneath its massive, sweepy branches and dangling vines, according ...

You cannot eat nothing from the banyan tree. In fact, it’s an invasive species.” The county’s arborist said native plants will always be a priority, but the banyan is here to stay.

native plants and people, said that to many, the landmark tree is not a revered icon because it was planted to honor the arrival of Protestants. The banyan was imported from India at the request ...

Banyan trees are of highly significant importance ... The wide canopies of such plants are a sort of shelter and, therefore, ...

When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town's Front Street. But the sprawling tree survived ...

Most of us recognize and appreciate Banyan trees, but few of us understand their ... They are the larval host plants for the ruddy and Antillean daggerwing butterflies. These wild native fig ...