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.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Presidential Library / Official White House photo by Cameron Smith

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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 small green tree in front of a fountain on the White House grounds
Silver Linden (2025)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

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

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Bronze plaque denotes Silver Linden planted by Jill Biden in 2021
Commemorative plaque for the Biden Silver Linden.

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

 

Last updated: May 29, 2025

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