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Washington, D.C. celebrates the peak bloom of cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin, including a farewell to the iconic "Stumpy" tree, which will be cut down later this spring as part of a seawall reconstruction project. Visitors gathered to admire the blossoms and bid farewell to Stumpy, a symbol of resilience, while photographers captured the poignant moments.
Stumpy, a beloved Japanese cherry blossom tree in Washington, is set to be cut down as part of a sea wall repair project prompted by climate change. The tree gained fame during the pandemic and has become an icon, drawing visitors who want to see it one last time. The National Park Service plans to take clippings from Stumpy and other cherry trees to grow more trees and turn the dead ones into mulch. The sea wall repair aims to address the settling of the walls and rising sea levels, but it means the end for Stumpy and many other trees lining the Tidal Basin.
Washington, D.C., is set to lose over 100 iconic cherry trees, including the beloved "Stumpy," as part of a multiyear restoration of the Tidal Basin, with the deteriorated seawall being replaced to prevent daily flooding. The $113 million renovation project aims to benefit both visitors and the trees, with the removed trees being turned into mulch to protect the remaining ones. While the loss of "Stumpy" has sparked social media tributes, the National Arboretum plans to clone part of its genetic material for future planting at the Tidal Basin.
Washington DC plans to remove over 100 cherry trees, including the famous Stumpy, due to the deteriorating seawall around the Tidal Basin, exacerbated by the climate crisis. The $133m project aims to rebuild the seawall to protect the cherry trees from regular flooding caused by rising sea levels. Despite the loss of these iconic trees, efforts are being made to preserve Stumpy's genetic material and create clones for future replanting, while the National Cherry Blossom Festival expects a record 1.5 million visitors this year.
Stumpy, a hollow cherry tree at the Tidal Basin in Washington, is gaining celebrity status as it faces removal due to construction of a new sea wall. Visitors and organizations are honoring and celebrating the tree during its last full bloom, with a Stumpy mascot appearing at events and a Lego version on display. The sea wall project will begin in May, and Stumpy is among about 300 trees that will be cut down this year. Efforts are being made to create genetic matches and replant little Stumpy clones on the National Mall or nearby parks.
Washington's cherry blossoms reached peak bloom, attracting thousands of visitors and resulting in stunning photographs shared by Capital Weather Gang readers. Despite potential petal-stripping winds, the cool weather pattern should keep the blossoms in full bloom into the weekend as the National Cherry Blossom Festival begins, although a Saturday rainstorm may signal the end of this year's bloom. Additionally, the celebrated cherry tree nicknamed Stumpy has become a highlight of the 2024 bloom, earning the title of "most photographed" and "best in show."
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.