Top Stories· August 17, 2026 at 04:30 p.m.
Historic Cottonwood Tree Threatened by Border Wall Construction in Arizona
Key takeaways
- A 200-year-old cottonwood tree in Arizona is threatened by border wall construction
- The tree's neighbors were felled on July 27th
- An activist climbed the last tree to prevent its felling
In a remote area of Arizona, a 200-year-old cottonwood tree, known locally as the 'grandmother' tree, is under threat due to construction of President Donald Trump's border wall. The tree's neighbors were felled on July 27th, and it remains standing, with signs of stress such as yellowing leaves. An activist climbed the last tree to prevent its felling, but the future of this historic tree is uncertain.
