George Harrison memorial tree at Griffith Park killed by beetles
By Associated Press
POSTED: 07/22/14, 11:24 AM PDT | UPDATED: 1 MIN AGO 0 COMMENTS
LOS ANGELES A tree planted in Los Angeles to honor former Beatle George Harrison has been killed by beetles.
Councilman Tom LaBonge says the pine grew to more than 12 feet tall before succumbing to a bark beetle infestation.
The tree was removed last month. LaBonge says it will be replanted in the fall.
After Harrisons 2001 death in Los Angeles, the pine was planted near Griffith Observatory. A small plaque at the base commemorates the guitarist and songwriter, who had a deep appreciation of gardening.
LaBonge says several trees at Griffith Park have been killed by the beetles.
By Associated Press
POSTED: 07/22/14, 11:24 AM PDT | UPDATED: 1 MIN AGO 0 COMMENTS
LOS ANGELES A tree planted in Los Angeles to honor former Beatle George Harrison has been killed by beetles.
Councilman Tom LaBonge says the pine grew to more than 12 feet tall before succumbing to a bark beetle infestation.
The tree was removed last month. LaBonge says it will be replanted in the fall.
After Harrisons 2001 death in Los Angeles, the pine was planted near Griffith Observatory. A small plaque at the base commemorates the guitarist and songwriter, who had a deep appreciation of gardening.
LaBonge says several trees at Griffith Park have been killed by the beetles.
