Sun Sentinel

Some fear Fort Lauderdale’s legendary rain tree will die. But CEO of company hired to move tree says it’s doing fine.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Expert tree mover Tom Cox has a message for all the folks fretting over the fate of Fort Lauderdale’s famous rain tree now that it’s been moved closer to the New River to make way ...
Sun Sentinel

In limbo: Fort Lauderdale fears prized 100-year-old tree might die waiting on new home

She’s no ordinary tree, this majestic 100-year-old beauty insured for $1 million. Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s famous rain tree — the largest of its kind in the continental U.S. — has a team of admirers ...
WPLG

Residents concerned about century-old Fort Lauderdale rain tree

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 100-year-old iconic tree in Fort Lauderdale may be in jeopardy. The rain tree that was moved nearly a year ago to make way for new development doesn’t appear to be doing too ...
WPLG

Fort Lauderdale residents show support, express concern over century-old rain tree

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Controversy remains over Fort Lauderdale’s rain tree. Residents feel the historic neighborhood emblem may be on its way out. Those concerned gathered in its shadow on Earth Day ...
Seattle Times

750-ton rain tree moved in Florida. Critics fear it won’t survive

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A majestic rain tree has lived through 100 years of nasty weather, surviving torrential flooding, fierce storms and powerful hurricanes. But some worry the landmark tree won’t ...
Houston Chronicle

Note on rain trees

Rain tree. Several have asked "What is that tree with the pinkish flowers" that is flowering around town. It is the golden rain tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata, which produces panicles of yellow flowers ...