 The AWM lone pine lost two of its large lower limbs by strong winds preceding a thunderstorm on 27 December 2008.However, tree surgeons were able to save the historic tree.Both Melbourne Legacy and the Yarralumla Nursery in Canberra have raised and grown seedlings over a number of years, sourced from the tree at the Shrine of Remembrance and the Australian War Memorial respectively, which they have presented to schools as well as ex-service and other organisations throughout Australia.