Lady Bird Johnson Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree planted by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson sponsored by the Ladies of the Senate in 1968.
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.
Browse the highlights below or learn more about the trees on campus.
Library of Congress Cherry Trees
Two trees from the original 1912 gift from Japan were transplanted to the Library of Congress in 1922.
Louis Bean Tree
Plaque Text
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
(Greenspire Littleleaf Linden)
Maryland Liberty Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree sponsored by Senator Charles C. McMathias to honor the Maryland Liberty Tree seedling.
Mrs. Richard Nixon Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree for the Senate Ladies Gift to Mrs. Richard M. Nixon in 1973.
NASA's Artemis Missions Tree
This sweetgum was grown from the array of different seeds that flew nearly 270,000 miles from Earth and circled the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Oklahoma Survivor Tree
The American elm is a majestic and hardy tree that stands as a symbol of resilience, stability and strength.
Olmsted American Beech
There are two original American beech trees still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
Olmsted American Elm
There are two original American elm trees still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
Olmsted American Linden
Also known as basswood, the American linden is a native deciduous tree found throughout eastern North America.
Olmsted Bigleaf Linden
There is one original bigleaf linden tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
Olmsted Bur Oak
There are three original bur oak trees still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.