According to the National Park Service website, “folklore tells us” that President Andrew Jackson brought the tree’s seeds from his home near Nashville, Tennessee. It was apparently planted ...

“The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other high and noble purposes!!!” According to the National Park Service, “the seeds were ...

The magnolia tree and its counterpart were named 'Witness ... Rachel — according to "folklore," the National Park Service's site read. The seeds were allegedly brought to the White House from ...

Historic Tree to Be Cut Down at the White House Over Safety Concerns ... “folklore tells us” that President Andrew Jackson brought the tree’s seeds from his home near Nashville, Tennessee.