The tree was significantly pruned in 2017, during Trump's first term. It was also damaged in 1994 when a small Cessna plane crashed into the South Lawn and skidded into the White House.

The white pine, Pinus strobus to scientists, is not Wisconsin’s state tree symbol. But it could have been.

The typical balsam fir tree is about 60 feet tall and 1-1/2 feet in diameter, although much larger trees (90 feet tall and 2-1/2 feet diameter) are seen. Balsam firs are popular for Christmas ...