Washington DC – President Donald Trump is expected to plant young saplings from the historic White House South Magnolia tree on Tuesday.
The seedling was 12 years old and was grown in the offsite National Park Service greenhouse in preparation for the removal of the parent-child “Jackson Magnolia.”
On Monday, the rain did not stop chopping the trees. White House Complex.
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Jackson Magnolia sat on the grassy grounds south along the west side of South Portico.
The American Association of Consulting Arborists evaluated the tree, and official reporters concluded that the tree “exceeded time as an aesthetic and historic landmark due to the harm that could be caused by the risk of structural failure.”
Arborists removed “Jackson Southern Magnolia” at the White House on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Ashley Dimella/Fox News Digital)
The report was also recommended Removal of the tree.
“This tree should be removed as soon as it is scheduled to eliminate the risk of personal injury or property damage,” he said.
The Aborist worked with the White House Grounds team and the NPS to use chainsaws to cut down trees in sections and lower parts with wires.
Dale Haney, director of White House Grounds, told Fox News Digital, “I hate it.”[d] To see it, “But we had to knock down the tree. (See the video at the top of this article.)
White House Grounds manager Dale Haney told Fox News Digital on Monday that nearly 200 years of “Jackson Magnolia” must be defeated for safety reasons. (Fox News Digital)
“We did everything this tree would keep it up,” Haney said.
“In 1984, Reagan yearwe put a metal pole behind the tree to support it and tied it up, and we probably have 50 or 60 tie on the pole on the tree and other trees around it so we don’t let it fall,” he added.
“Despite continuing conservation efforts, “Jackson Magnolia” has reached the end of its lifespan and must be removed due to safety concerns,” an NPS spokesperson said. (Ashley Dimella/Fox News Digital)
a National Park Bureau “Despite continuing conservation efforts, “Jackson Magnolia” has reached the end of its lifespan and needs to be removed due to safety concerns,” the spokesman said in a statement.
The average life expectancy in southern Magnolia is 100 years.
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White House grounds It constitutes the oldest preserved landscape in the United States
The property includes 33 commemorative plantings.
The magnolia tree, which is said to have been planted during Andrew Jackson’s presidency, was nearly 200 years old. (Ashley Dimella/Fox News Digital)
“After expert analysis and careful coordination between the Board-certified Master Arborist, National Park Service, White House Grounds Oversight, White House Executive Director, Curator’s Office, President’s Office and President’s Office. First Ladythe White House has carefully decided to remove Jackson Magnolia to ensure the safety of staff, visitors and the basis itself,” a White House spokesman said.
The White House Executive Housing and Curator’s office ensured the preservation of rescueable debris of “Jackson Magnolia” and used them in future seedlings, Fox News Digital reported.
Arborists worked with the White House Grounds team and the NPS to use chainsaws to cut down trees in sections and wired parts down. (Ashley Dimella/Fox News Digital)
“The old tree remains will be preserved by the curator’s office and respected by the White House. This new tree will continue its “Jackson Magnolia” legacy for future generations,” a White House spokesperson said.
An NPS spokesman said, “Saplings from the original tree will continue the tradition of celebrating this. The history of trees While investing in the future. ”
The White House Executive Housing and its curator’s office ensure the preservation of rescueable debris of “Jackson Magnolia” and use them in future seedlings. (Ashley Dimella/Fox News Digital)
Samples of Jackson Magnolia are preserved by the NPS for historical purposes.
“The remaining timber will be given to the White House executive residence, part of the President’s Executive Office,” the spokesman added.
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In a recent social post of truth, President Trump worked with the “great people of the National Park Service” to “much strengthen the White House, thereby preserving and preserving it; Protect history! ”
Samples of Jackson Magnolia are preserved for historical purposes.
He said, “One interesting dilemma is a tree planted many years ago by legendary president and general Andrew Jackson. It’s southern Magnolia in Tennessee from his home, Hermitage. That’s good news!”
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He also said, “The bad news is that everything has to be finished. This tree is a very dangerous safety hazard at the entrance to the White House, and it is now in a horrifying state that it has to be removed.”
See the exclusive video below for the Tree, which will appear on Monday, April 7th.
