There’s some strange weather in the Kogod Courtyard 🤔☔️⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣These black olive trees need a good shake every now and then. Commonly referred to as ‘Shady Lady’ trees, black olive trees (Terminalia bucerasin) are a tropical tree that thrives in a humid climate. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣☀️ Housed between the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the trees have no problem soaking up the sun and staying at a comfortable temperature in the indoor courtyard. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⛈️