Answer:
The narrator in this story is a kid who believes that the tree was still alive and fresh with all it's charm. Although the tree was protected by a fence but the narrator wanted to touch it to feel the freshness.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to his parent's point of view, it was an old tree barely alive but the narrator was intrigued by its beauty and freshness. He felt emotional when he read about the tree which is there just for a year.