Cherry blossoms delight visitors in D.C. and Portland.

Stumpy, a small cherry tree located on the south bank of the Tidal Basin in Washington, has stolen the hearts of thousands with its resilience and beauty. Despite being flooded with brackish water from the Potomac River, Stumpy bursts with blossoms each spring. Its popularity has grown each year, and it attracts crowds during peak bloom. However, the future of Stumpy and other cherry trees on the Tidal Basin is bleak due to rising water levels and sinking banks caused by climate change. The Trust for the National Mall invites the public to financially support the trees through its Adopt a Cherry Tree program.