A magnolia tree said to be planted by President Andrew Jackson at least 196 years ago is set to be removed from the White House grounds over safety concerns.

The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee.

A magnolia tree reportedly planted near the White House's South Portico by former President Andrew Jackson is to be removed, according to President Donald Trump, who said it is a safety hazard.

Workers cut branches from the magnolia tree planted by President Andrew Jackson after it was determined the tree had become weak due to age and decay at the White House in Washington, U.S ...

The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee.

The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee.

The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee.

The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee.

“This process will take place next week, and will be replaced by another, very beautiful tree,” Trump said. The magnolia planted on the South Lawn by President Andrew Jackson is seen at left ...