Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) known as the 'survivor tree', in bloom, World Trade Center site, New York City, USA
Survivor Tree Seedling Program Design Overview Plaza Details The Trees Sustainable Design Design Competition Architects A Callery pear tree became known as the "Survivor Tree" after enduring the September 11, 2001 terror attacks at the World Trade Center. In October 2001, the tree was discovered at Ground Zero severely damaged, with snapped roots and burned and broken branches. The tree was removed from the rubble and placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. After its recovery and rehabilitation, the tree was returned to the Memorial in 2010. New, smooth limbs extended from the gnarled stumps, creating a visible demarcation between the tree’s past and present. Today, the tree stands as a living reminder of resilience, survival and rebirth.
Size: 3596px × 5405px
Location: 1 World Trade Ctr New York, NY 10007
Photo credit: © Carl DeAbreu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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