Monticello Mulberry Platter #26. In 2014 Monticello began its launch of the Mountaintop Project, a multi-year effort to restore Monticello as Jefferson knew it, and to tell the stories of the people-enslaved and free-who lived and worked at Monticello. As part of this project a Mulberry tree had to be removed. Virginia woodworker Fred Williamson is one of several local artisans The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has entrusted to honor the beauty and historic significance of this majestic tree. He pursues his passion for... - Monticello Mulberry Platter #26.
Monticello Tulip Poplar Platter #336. The two enormous Tulip Poplars towering on either side of the lawn portico of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello transfixed visitors for decades. In 2008 the southwest tree succumbed to old age and had to be removed for safety reasons, having not le... - Monticello Tulip Poplar Platter #336.
Monticello Tulip Poplar 14-688. For 200 years, Tulip Poplar trees planted by Thomas Jefferson stood sentinel by Monticello's west lawn portico. Then, in 2008 and 2011, the enormous trees succumbed to age and illness and were taken down. Kirk McCauley is one of sev... - Monticello Tulip Poplar 14-688.
Monticello Catalpa 2019-22. Thomas Jefferson grew Catalpa trees in the upper grove at Monticello and was one of the American trees he recommended to Madame de Tesse, his friend in Paris. In 2014 Monticello began its launch of the Mountaintop Project, a multi-year ef... - Monticello Catalpa 2019-22.
Monticello Tulip Poplar Bowl 15-948. For 200 years, Tulip Poplar trees planted by Thomas Jefferson stood sentinel by Monticello's west lawn portico. Then, in 2008 and 2011, the enormous trees succumbed to age and illness and were taken down. Kirk McCauley is one of sev... - Monticello Tulip Poplar Bowl 15-948.
Monticello Tulip Poplar Bowl 14-684. For 200 years, Tulip Poplar trees planted by Thomas Jefferson stood sentinel by Monticello's west lawn portico. Then, in 2008 and 2011, the enormous trees succumbed to age and illness and were taken down. Kirk McCauley is one of sev... - Monticello Tulip Poplar Bowl 14-684.
Monticello Tulip Poplar Bowl 14-686. For 200 years, Tulip Poplar trees planted by Thomas Jefferson stood sentinel by Monticello's west lawn portico. Then, in 2008 and 2011, the enormous trees succumbed to age and illness and were taken down. Kirk McCauley is one of sev... - Monticello Tulip Poplar Bowl 14-686.