On the weekend of June 23, 2006, a century-old American Elm (Ulmus americana L.) tree on the north side of the building came down during one of the many storms amid intense flooding. Among the oldest trees on the grounds are several magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) planted by Andrew Jackson, including the Jackson Magnolia, reportedly grown from a sprout taken from the favorite tree of Jackson's recently deceased wife, the sprout planted after Jackson moved into the White House. The tree stood for over 200 years. In 2017, having become too weak to stand on its own, it was decided it should be removed and replaced with one of its offspring.
on the weekend of june 23 2006 a century-old american elm (ulmus americana l) tree on the north side of the building came down during one of the many storms amid intense flooding among the oldest trees on the grounds are several magnolias (magnolia grandiflora) planted by andrew jackson including the jackson magnolia reportedly grown from a sprout taken from the favorite tree of jackson's recently deceased wife the sprout planted after jackson moved into the white house the tree stood for over 200 years in 2017 having become too weak to stand on its own it was decided it should be removed and replaced with one of its offspring