PBS Short Doc on a tree in Dallas, Texas

It’s not easy for us who live in heavily landscaped urban areas to remember a time when magnificent trees on the rolling North Texas prairie were the source of stories and legends. 

Through present-day footage and the use of historical photographs, moving images and sound, Million Dollar Monarch tells the story of a beautiful 143-year-old pecan tree that was once a landmark on the Preston Trail. 

Today, the pecan presides over a busy intersection in Highland Park, surrounded by the noise of modern life.  But for those who know its secrets, the tree offers a glimpse of history — and of the way nature quietly reflects the promise of life.