The gesture of planting the tree was symbolic of US-French relations. As per the reports, the tree came from a northern French forest where 2,000 US marines died during the First World War.
The picture of them throwing soil on the roots with spades in their hands was seen by the world. US First Lady Melania Trump and French First lady Brigitte Macron were present as the two Presidents planted the tree.
However few days later, the jointly sapled tree was nowhere to be seen in the grounds of White House.
As per the reports, French ambassador to America cleared the airs around the plant by informing that the plant had been placed in quarantine.
“It is in quarantine which is mandatory for any living organism imported to the US. It will be replanted afterwards”, said Gerard Araud.
“The oak comes from the Belleau Wood in remembrance of WW1” he informed.