Ronald W. Reagan – Willow Oak

Courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum / NARA

Quercus phellos

October 24, 1988

President Ronald W. Reagan planted a willow oak tree on the South Grounds center panel on October 24, 1988. The oak was a gift from the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN) and replaced a Scarlet Oak planted at this same spot in 1935 by the Olmsted brothers and during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration (1933-1945). Participants assisting the President included AAN President Bill Scarff, AAN Executive Vice President Larry Scovotto, White House Superintendent Irvin Williams, and guests.

 

Willow Oak (right) (2023)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

White House

Commemorative Tree Plantings

 

Commemorative Tree Plantings and Gardens at the White House and President's Park

This map shows locations of a wide variety of trees planted by and in honor of presidents of the United States and first ladies from the 1800s to today. The trees are located throughout the grounds surrounding the White House. Several gardens are also on the White House grounds.