AOC employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 100 varieties of trees and bushes planted around the U.S. Capitol, as well as outdoor sculptures including monuments, memorials and water features.

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Chaplain James Ford Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree in recognition of James David Ford, Chaplain Emeritus, sponsored by Speaker J. Dennis Hastert.

Chaplaincy of the House Tree

Memorial tree on the U.S. Capitol Grounds dedicated in 1989 to honor the 20th anniversary of the Chaplaincy of the House.

Chief Sequoyah Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree planted by the Cherokee Indian Nation commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sequoyah.

Christa McAuliffe Tree

Plaque Text

Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree

Metasequoia glyptostroboides
(Dawn Redwood)

Christopher Vetick Tree

A tree honoring the life and service of Mr. Christopher Vetick, Architect of the Capitol (AOC) former Deputy Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum.

Court of Neptune

Passersby enjoy the play of the jets of water on the majestic, bearded and muscular king of the sea; his sons the tritons blowing conches; the frolicking, horseback-riding Nereids (sea nymphs); and

District of Columbia Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree to honor the District of Columbia and Its Residents sponsored by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Donnald Anderson Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Donnald K. Anderson for service to the House sponsored by Rep. Vic Fazio.

Emmett Till Memorial Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Maine Senator Susan M. Collins to honor Emmett Louis Till in 2014.