First Lady Melania Trump opened the White House gardens to the public on Sunday, giving visitors a last glimpse at the historic Southern magnolia tree, which was torn down on Monday

A time-honored White House tradition has taken place again this April as first lady Melania Trump invited Americans to the White House grounds to view the beautiful gardens in early bloom. Sunday's skies were mostly cloudy with highs near 60F and the sun was peeking through — so the threat of spring showers kept no one away.

First Lady Melania Trump opened the White House gardens to the public on Sunday, giving visitors a last glimpse at the historic Southern magnolia tree, which was torn down on Monday. The tour on Sunday also offered the last chance for the public to view the Southern magnolia tree said to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson.