President Donald Trump got his hands dirty and helped plant a new “MAGAnolia sapling” at the White House to replace the historic “Jackson Magnolia” tree that had to be removed due to safety concerns.

In the video shared Tuesday on X, Trump grabbed what appeared to be a gold-plated shovel and moved dirt back and forth to help plant the descendant sapling. It replaced one of the magnolia trees near the South Portico of the White House, commonly known as the “Andrew Jackson Commemorative-Southern Magnolia,” in honor of the late President Andrew Jackson. 

President Donald J. Trump planted a new MAGAnolia sapling at the White House — a direct descendant of the historic "Jackson Magnolia." 🌳🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/aSJn8Zo4pp

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 8, 2025

“President Donald J. Trump planted a new MAGAnolia sampling at the White House-a direct descendant of the historic ‘Jackson Magnolia.’” the post from the White House read. 

"We have a beautiful tree now in the White House," Trump said, per a second post.

President Trump plants a new descendant sapling of the historic "Jackson Magnolia." The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.

"We have a beautiful tree now in the White House." - @POTUS 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0wA8ShWye2

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 8, 2025

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A press release from the White House said that a decision was made on Monday to remove the Jackson Magnolia tree, one of the oldest trees on the White House complex, due to “serious safety concerns cited in an official report.” 

“After expert analysis and careful coordination between a board-certified Master Arborist, National Park Service, the White House Grounds Superintendent, the White House Executive Residence and its Office of the Curator, the Offices of the President and the First Lady, and United States Secret Service, the White House has made the careful decision to remove the Jackson Magnolia to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and the Grounds themselves,” a White House spokesperson said.

“Remnants of the old tree will be preserved by the Office of the Curator and honored by the White House, and this new tree will continue the heritage of the ‘Jackson Magnolia’ for generations to come,” the release added.

The National Park Service noted that “the average lifespan of a Southern Magnolia is 100 years,” and the new magnolia sapling from the original tree “will continue the tradition of honoring this tree’s history while investing in the future.”

“The new sapling is 12 years old and was grown at the offsite National Park Service Greenhouse in preparation for the removal of its parent, the ‘Jackson Magnolia,’” the White House release noted.

In a post on March 30th on Truth Social, Trump wrote about the "terrible condition" the Jackson magnolia tree was in, calling it "a very dangerous safety hazard, at the White House entrance, no less, and must now be removed.”

Working together with a fantastic and very talented Executive Residence Staff, along with the wonderful people at the National Park Service, we are making tremendous enhancements to the White House, thereby preserving and protecting History! One of the interesting dilemmas is a…

— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) March 30, 2025

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