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

The newest greenery added to the White House grounds came the day after one of the southern magnolia trees, which was said to have been planted by Jackson in the 19th century, was removed due to "serious safety concerns.