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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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)

State of Maryland Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator J. Glenn Beall Jr. for the state of Maryland.

State of Texas Tree

Text of the Plaque

Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree

Carya illinoinensis 'Pawnee'
(Pawnee Pecan)

Sullivan Brothers Memorial Trees

George, Madison, Albert, Francis and Joseph Sullivan of Waterloo, Iowa, became known nationwide after they enlisted in the Navy and requested the ability to "stick together" while in the service. All of the brothers gave their lives in the defense of their country when the U.S.S. Juneau, on which they were serving, was sunk due to enemy action in November 1942.

Susie Skelton Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Susie Skelton, wife of Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri, planted by House Leader Nancy Pelosi in 2005.

Toomer's Corner Oak Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds tree to commemorate Auburn University's Toomer's Corner Oak sponsored by Rep. Dennis Ross in 2011.

U.S. Capitol Police End of Watch Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor the service and sacrifice of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police sponsored by Majority Leader Harry Reid in 2008.