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People of Connecticut Tree
        
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    White Oak

Year
    2007

Location
      
Capitol Square, N.E.

U.S. Capitol Grounds

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Text of the Plaque

U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

*Quercus alba*
(White Oak)

On Behalf of the People of Connecticut
The Charter Oak

Sponsored by
Sen. Christopher Dodd

Planted on
September 12, 2007

Honoree Details

This white oak is a third generation off-spring of the famous 'Charter Oak' in Hartford, Connecticut. According to tradition, Connecticut's Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden within the hollow of the tree to thwart its confiscation by the English governor-general. The oak became a symbol of American independence and is commemorated on the 1999 Connecticut state quarter.

Tree Details

The leafs of the Charter Oak on Capitol grounds in the spring.


Seedlings were attained from the Connecticut State Forestry Department and grown for several years at the Botanic Garden before its planting on the U.S. Capitol Grounds. This tree suffered storm damage from the derecho in June 2012. Today, the tree has grown over its scars and new branches are growing out on the west side.
          
    
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    The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in spring.

The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in spring.
    The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in summer.

The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in summer.
    The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in fall.

The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in fall.
    The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in winter.

The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in winter.

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          The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in spring.
      The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in summer.
      The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in fall.
      The Charter Oak tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in winter. Serve. Preserve. Inspire.

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