Heritage tree hurting


The raintree at the entrance of Penang Botanic Gardens in George Town, is believed to be under ‘extreme’ stress.

THE magnificent raintree standing at the entrance of Penang Botanic Gardens is down to ‘bare bones’.

A check by The Star showed that the 131-year-old tree, which is scientifically known as the Samanea saman, was in a deplorable condition without any leaves.

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