Tree Aimed at Honoring Former Beatles Band Member Killed in What May Be the Most Ironic Way Possible

Story by the Associated Press; curated by Oliver Darcy.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.

Yes, the George Harrison tree in L.A. was killed by beetles. https://t.co/ETWpblQI2x pic.twitter.com/5ThYeylF5t

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The tree was removed last month. LaBonge says it will be replanted in the fall.

After Harrison's 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.

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