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

SOURCE npr.org
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.

Key Points

  • Stumpy, a well-known cherry blossom tree, will be cut down along with 150 other trees at Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin
  • Visitors bid farewell to Stumpy, symbolizing resilience, by taking photos and leaving flowers

Pros

  • Documenting the final bloom and farewell to a famous cherry blossom tree

Cons

  • Loss of iconic tree 'Stumpy' and 150 other cherry trees due to seawall reconstruction project