Farewell to 'Stumpy' the Cherry Blossom Tree at Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin

A famous cherry blossom tree named Stumpy, located in Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin, will be cut down along with 150 other trees as part of a seawall reconstruction project after reaching peak bloom. Visitors bid farewell to Stumpy, a symbol of resilience, by taking photos and leaving flowers.

Cherry Blossom Trees at D.C.'s Tidal Basin

158 cherry blossom trees around D.C.'s Tidal Basin will be cut down as part of a project to rebuild and raise the seawalls due to flooding caused by sinking land and rising water levels from climate change. The project aims to protect the area from future sea level rise and maintain the cherry blossom tradition.

Removal of Cherry Trees in Washington, D.C. for Sea Wall Repair

About 150 cherry trees near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. will be removed to repair a failing sea wall, with plans to replant more trees in the future.