100th Anniversary of Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by the 1916 Easter Rising Centennial Caucus to honor the 100th anniversary of
Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising.
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.
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.
Anne Frank Tree
This tree was grown from a sapling of the original horse chestnut tree that grew behind the Anne Frank residence in Amsterdam.
Arbor Day Founder Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor the 100th anniversary of J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day; and the bicentennial of George Washington.
Arbor Lodge Association of Nebraska City Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Senator Carl E. Curtis.
Asian American Achievements Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree sponsored by Rep. Frank R. Wolf to honor contributions and achievements of
Asian Americans to American Business, Culture and Society.
Blair Centennial Tree
Text of the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree
Acer saccharinum 'blairi'
(Blair Maple)
Capitol Square SW Cherry Trees
Site of two varieties: Japanese flowering (Prunus serrulata) and Yoshino (Prunus x yedoensis).