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 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.

U.S. Capitol Police Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds tree to commemorate the service of the United States Capitol Police sponsored by Terrance W. Gainer, Senate Sergeant at Arms.

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

The memorial to Ulysses S. Grant was dedicated in 1922. In late 2011, the care of the Grant Memorial was transferred from the National Park Service to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The bronze elements were restored in 2016 and lamp posts were installed in 2019.