The White House has replaced the magnolia tree planted outside the residence with a new sapling that is a “descendant” of the original tree planted approximately 200 years ago. President Donald Trump revealed at the end of March that the original tree was in “terrible condition” and would have to come down as it posed

A new sapling is putting down roots at the White House, following the removal of a historic tree named for former President Jackson. President Trump helped mark the planting of the new tree Tuesday near the South Portico of the White House.