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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Speaker Thomas Foley Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Mrs. Heather Foley in honor of Rep. Thomas S. Foley's service as Speaker of the House.

Speaker Tip O'Neill Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Speaker Thomas Philip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. sponsored by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.

State of Connecticut Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree for the state of Connecticut sponsored by Rep. Gary A. Franks.

State of Georgia Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Sam Nunn for the state of Georgia in 1983.

State of Georgia Tree

Plaque Text

Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree

Prunus persica 'Bell of Georgia'
(Belle of Georgia Peach)

State of Iowa Tree

Plaque Text

Senate Parks and Building
Commemorative Tree

Quercus palustris
(Pin Oak)

State of Kansas Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Nancy L. Kassebaum to honor the state of Kansas in 1996.

State of Maine Tree

Plaque Text

Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree

Pinus strobus
(Eastern White Pine)