Jill Biden – Silver Linden

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, wearing a mask, throws dirt with a shovel in front of the White House; several park rangers wearing masks stand in the background.
First Lady Jill Biden plants the linden tree, 2021.

Official White House photo by Cameron Smith

Tilia tomentosa 

April 30, 2021

First Lady Jill Biden planted a silver linden tree on the North Grounds on April 30, 2021, in celebration of Arbor Day. Also participating in the ceremony were Dale Haney, Superintendent of the White House Grounds; John Stanwich, the National Park Service Liaison to the White House; and Kym Hall, National Capital Regional Director.

 
A smallish linden tree in front of the White House.
Silver Linden (2023)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

Last updated: October 12, 2023

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