One of the seedlings from the historic Toomer's Corner oaks has made the long journey from Auburn to Washington, D.C.
After the poisoning of the 130-year-old trees, Toomer's oaks seedlings went on sale and were quickly sold out to buyers across the nation.
Rep. Dennis Ross, D-Florida, suggested planting the seedling after he heard the trees were poisoned. Ross graduated from Auburn in 1981 in organizational management.
Ross gave the Toomer's seedling a new home on Capitol Hill's southeastern lawn.
The seedling was planted May 13, and Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Alabama), was in attendance because Auburn is located in his congressional district.
"The rich traditions of Toomer's Corner can now grow deep in the grounds of our nation's Capitol. It is a special day for Auburn, and I am thrilled to be a part of it," Rogers said in a press release.
"After the devastating news of the tree poisonings earlier this year, knowing this seed will grow one day to shade the grounds of the Capitol should bring some hope and pride to all Auburn fans."
Not long after it was planted, the tiny tree was rolled with a strip of toilet paper that read, "Welcome to D.C., War Eagle."
An Auburn baseball cap was also hung briefly on one of the wooden stakes that held the seedling upright.
Many Auburn students and fans said they were filled with pride and admiration when they heard the news.
"Seeing an impact so wide-spread really shows how much of a family we are," said freshman Cydney Lawson. "Many families and friendships have started at Auburn and no matter how far they go, the traditions and memories made at Toomer's are substantial and sentimental."
Rachel Caruso has worked at Toomer's Drugs for just over two months, right across the street from the the historic Oak trees.
"It's been absolutely swamped," Caruso said. "Everyone wants to come and see the famous trees before they die."
Caruso said that people have been steadily flowing into the corner drug store.
He said they ask for progress reports and updates on the state of the historic old trees.
She said planting the seedling on Capitol Hill a step forward for the Auburn family because people were so upset by the oaks poisoning.
"People want to see the old traditions live on in the new trees," Caruso said.
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