The Survivor Tree
A Callery pear from the rubble
The tree was recovered from the site a month after the attacks, with living branches, and spent nine years in the care of the parks department before it was replanted on the plaza. Every guided walk on this site stops at it; the Ground Zero walk gives 75 minutes to the pools and the tree together.
Where it stands
The Survivor Tree stands beside the North Pool, distinct from the roughly 400 swamp white oaks around it. The plaza is free and open daily 8 am to 8 pm, so the tree can be seen without a ticket. The Memorial Glade is a short walk away on the south-west of the plaza.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Survivor Tree at the 9/11 Memorial?
A Callery pear found alive in the rubble in October 2001, replanted on the plaza in December 2010.
Where is the Survivor Tree?
Beside the North Pool on the memorial plaza, which is free. See the Ground Zero page for the order of stops.
Do you need a ticket to see the Survivor Tree?
No. The plaza is free daily 8 am to 8 pm as published.