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 ...
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 ...
Sun Sentinel

Fort Lauderdale’s iconic rain tree will be moved to make way for twin towers

The famed 100-foot-tall rain tree that has sparked a decade of impassioned debate will be moved in May to a spot closer to the New River. The uprooting will make way for a $500 million high-rise ...
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 ...