Admittedly, distinguishing tree species is a pastime of the elderly. But that's no excuse: You need to know your trees, slacker, and Father Time ain't waitin'. Fortunately for you, the Capitol Grounds, with their 27 different varieties of trees, can clear up any identification confusion. It's safe to say that you will be impressing your friends when you can finally distinguish between a Chinese Arborvitae and an Alianthus. Just pop on into either the Capitol building's information desk or the Capitol Visitor's Center next door for a "trail map" of the trees and their locales, and get cracking.
