Representative Peter Cavicchia Tree
Plaque Text
Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree
Pyrus calleryana
(Callery Pear)
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.
People's Choice for a National Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree sponsored by Rep. Ralph Regula to commemorate the Peoples Choice for a
National Tree (Arbor Day 2001).
Chaplain James Ford Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree in recognition of James David Ford, Chaplain Emeritus, sponsored by Speaker J. Dennis Hastert.
Representative Don Fuqua Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Rep. Herbert H. Bateman to honor former Rep. Don Fuqua in 2000.
American Forests Tree
Plaque Text
Senate Parks and Building
Commemorative Tree
Quercus palustris
(Pin Oak)
200th Anniversary of Congress in Washington Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree sponsored by Rep. J. Dennis Hastert to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1st meeting of congress in Washington.
Society of American Foresters Tree
Plaque Text
Senate Parks and Building
Commemorative Tree
Acer rebrum
(Red Maple)
Sharon Kaye 'Cher' Brooks Tree
Plaque Text
Ssenate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree
Quercus palustris
(Pin Oak)
Scott Bates Tree
Plaque Text
Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree
Prunus x yedoensis
(Yoshino Cherry)
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.