U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree To Honor 100th Anniversary of J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day; And the Bicentennial of George Washington Juglans Nigra (Eastern Black Walnut) April 22, 1932

The Basics

Year
1932
Location
Capitol Square, S.E.
Capitol Grounds

Common Name: Eastern Black Walnut
Botanical Name: Juglans Nigra
Planted: April 22, 1932
Sponsor: Unknown

Honoree Details

Respected as an agriculturalist, J. Sterling Morton sought to instruct people in the modern techniques of farming and forestry. Among his most significant achievements was the founding of Arbor Day. He became well known in Nebraska for his political, agricultural, and literary activities and served with distinction as President Cleveland's secretary of agriculture.

Ceremony

Major Robert Young Stuart, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, planting an elm on East Front Lawn to honor the 100th anniversary of J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day.

Pictured: Major Robert Young Stuart, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, planting the tree on the U.S. Capitol's East Front Lawn.

Tree Details

Eastern black walnut tree branch.

Black walnut is an important forest species in the east and midwest and is highly prized for the production of furniture, cabinets and gunstocks. It's messy fruits leave a strong stain.

Image Gallery

The Arbor Day Founder tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in fall.
The Arbor Day Founder tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in fall.
The Arbor Day Founder tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in summer.
The Arbor Day Founder tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in summer.
The Arbor Day Founder tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in winter.
The Arbor Day Founder tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in winter.