Grounds Features

Architect of the Capitol 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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Greening of the Capitol Initiative Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ (Valley Forge American Elm) To Honor the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police -End of Watch- July 24, 1998

U.S. Capitol Police End of Watch Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree

People of Connecticut Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Quercus alba
(White Oak)

Friendship Between U.S.A. and France Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Plaque that reads: U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus palustrus (Pin Oak) To Commemorate the Service to the U.S. House of Representatives of the Honorable Andrew Maguire (1975-1981) Sponsored by Rep. Donald Payne Planted on July 14, 2006

Representative Andrew Maguire Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree

Quercus palustrus
(Pin Oak)

Wangari Maathai Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata
(Golden Raintree)

Forest Industry of Indiana Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Susie Skelton Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Tilia cordata ‘greenspire’ (Greenspire Linden) In recognition of JAMES DAVID FORD Chaplain Emeritus U.S. House of Representatives 1979 - 2000 Sponsored by Speaker J. Dennis Hastert planted on August 10, 2001

Chaplain James Ford Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Tilia cordata ‘greenspire’
(Greenspire Linden)