Senator Thomas P. Gore Tree
Text on the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Quercus prinus
(Chestnut Oak)
Architect of the Capitol 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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Senator Willard Saulsbury Tree
Text on the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Hicoria alba
(Carya tomentosa)
(White Hickory)
September 11 Anniversary Tree
Text of the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree
Quercus bicolor
(Swamp White Oak)
Speaker Thomas Foley Tree
Text on the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Acer saccharum
(Sugar Maple)
Speaker Tip O'Neill Tree
Text on the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Quercus palustris
(Pin Oak)
State of Connecticut Tree
Text on the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree
Quercus alba
(White Oak - The Charter Oak)
State of Indiana Tree
Text on the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
(Yellow Poplar)