Rubbing damages bark leaving a wound for disease organisms to enter the tree. Cut out all branches that are growing back toward the center of the tree. They cause overcrowding and the excess ...

WASHINGTON — A tree that's nearly two centuries old will be removed from the White House grounds because it's deteriorating, President Donald Trump said Sunday. The southern magnolia stands near ...

Historic Tree to Be Cut Down at the White House Over Safety Concerns WASHINGTON (AP) — A tree that's nearly two centuries old will be removed from the White House grounds because it's ...