George W. & Laura Bush – Wier Cutleaf Silver Maple

George and Laura Bush shovel dirt onto a tree.

Courtesy White House Historical Association / NARA

Acer saccharinum ‘Wieri’

July 16, 2001

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush planted a Wier cutleaf silver maple tree on the lower westside of the South Grounds center panel on July 16, 2001.

 
Weir cutleaf maple - the tallest tree in the middle - among other trees.
Weir cutleaf maple - the tree in the middle - among other trees. (2025)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

A tall maple tree peeks out from behind a nearer maple and a tall coniferous tree.
Weir cutleaf maple - the tallest tree on the right - among other trees. (2023)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

The White House looms behind a plaque for the cutleaf silver maple.
Plaque for the George W. and Laura Bush Weir cutleaf silver maple.

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

 

Last updated: May 29, 2025

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