Senator Everett Dirksen Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree dedicated to and planted by Senator Everett M. Dirksen in 1969.
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.
Senator Frank Lautenberg Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor the service of Senator Frank Lautenberg sponsored by Sen. Cory A. Booker.
Senator Gallinger Sr. Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Jacob H. Gallinger (N.H.) in 1912.
Senator J. Robert Kerrey Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree planted by No Greater Love and Sen. John McCain to Honor Senator J. Robert Kerrey.
Senator John Heinz Tree
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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree
Quercus muehlenbergii
(Chinkapin Oak)
Senator Saltonstall Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Leverett Saltonstall in 1954.
Senator Willard Saulsbury Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Senator Willard Saulsbury in 1918.
September 11 Anniversary Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler.
Sharon Kaye 'Cher' Brooks Tree
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Ssenate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree
Quercus palustris
(Pin Oak)
Society of American Foresters Tree
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Senate Parks and Building
Commemorative Tree
Acer rebrum
(Red Maple)