George Harrison Memorial Tree Overrun And Killed By…Beetles
In an ironic turn of events, the pine tree planted in 2004 in memory of George Harrison in Los Angeles will have to be replanted because the original tree died as a result of insect infestation — specifically, beetles.
The Los Angeles Times reports, “The memorial tree in Griffith Park had grown to more than 10 feet tall as of 2013, but LaBonge said the tree beetle onslaught was too much for the tree. Trees in Griffith Park have occasionally been the victims of bark beetles and ladybug beetles, among other tree-unfriendly creatures.”
The memorial tree had grown to more than 10 feet tall as of 2013, but Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge said the tree beetle onslaught was too much for the tree. Occasionally trees in Griffith Park have been the victims of bark beetles and ladybug beetles.
A date has yet to be set for the replanting.
Image:Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times
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By: Cheston Catalano
Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.
7 responses to George Harrison Memorial Tree Overrun And Killed By…Beetles
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Guy Lauten July 22nd, 2014 at 16:02
It’s OK. It just means George lives on in 1000s of beetles now. I think there’s some wonderful kismet there, personally.
Guy Lauten July 22nd, 2014 at 16:02
It’s OK. It just means George lives on in 1000s of beetles now. I think there’s some wonderful kismet there, personally.
Gindy51 July 22nd, 2014 at 17:20
Ironic yes, but why not plant a native tree instead of a tree that will be eaten by beetles. Short sighted and pretty stupid.
Linda1961 July 22nd, 2014 at 19:11
I agree Gindy – they should plant a native tree.
jasperjava July 22nd, 2014 at 19:10
I think I’m gonna be sad,
I think it’s todaaaaaay, yeah!
jasperjava July 22nd, 2014 at 19:10
I think I’m gonna be sad,
I think it’s todaaaaaay, yeah!
Linda1961 July 22nd, 2014 at 19:11
I agree Gindy – they should plant a native tree.