The last living rescue from 9/11—a charred and battered pear tree—recovered at a Bronx nursery. It returned home in 2010. Filmmaker Scott Elliott follows the journey of the resilient tree back to Ground Zero, capturing the tremendous impact nature has had on many New Yorkers' lives since 9/11. This video was originally published by Narratively, a platform devoted to telling untold stories. Other recent Narratively videos include My Own Private Rockaway and The Gentleman's Guide to Cockfighting.
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