Quirky World... George Harrison tree killed — by beetles
Councillor Tom LaBonge says the pine grew to more than 12ft before succumbing to a bark beetle infestation. The tree was removed and will be replanted in the autumn.
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.
