A pine tree planted in Los Angeles to commemorate the late-Beatles star George Harrison has died following getting consumed by beetles.

Planted as a sapling in 2004 close to the Griffith Observatory, the tree stood 10-feet higher but died lately as a outcome of an insect infestation.

The Griffith Park and its observatory are well-liked tourist spots in LA, but the trees there have been plagued recently by ladybug and bark beetles, both of which can lead to comprehensive harm.

LA councilman Tom LaBonge, who represents the region, told the LA Instances that the tree would be replanted. The paper mentioned Harrison, who had a well-created sense of humour, “likely would have been amused by the irony”.

The George Harrison Tree was selected as an acceptable memorial for the Beatle, who died of lung cancer in LA in 2001 at the age of 58, simply because of his enjoy of plants, gardening and nature.

It was accompanied by a smaller plaque reading: In memory of a good humanitarian who touched the planet as an artist, a musician and a gardener.&rdquo

Beneath it was a quote from the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who Harrison followed, reading: For the forest to be green every single tree need to be green.

Harrisons former band mate Ringo Starr performed at the nearby Greek Theatre a few days before the trees demise was announced.