While the house itself is awesome, I always stop to stare at how the tree grows so closely to the front.
From Dupont.
Trees
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Dear PoPville,
So curious about this tree in front of Matchbox on 14th. All the soil was covered by asphalt — looks like awhile ago and I just never noticed. anyway – how does the tree survive, and why this one?
UPDATE – From a reader:
Earlier today I asked my colleague Joey Perez who works in DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration about this exact tree box. Below is his terrific explanation of this innovative tree box treatment. Here’s hoping you can share with your readers (they may see more of these around town!) and thank them for their concern for our DC street trees!
It is actually a good thing and it has been a test site with a new material that is on the market called Flexi-pave. This is a permeable surface made out of old rubber tires that is able to withstand heavy foot traffic and tree roots can grow right under it. What you are witnessing is probably its best feature in that it can be poured right up to the trunk of the tree without damaging the tree or compacting the soil. Say what!? You heard me right. So the next time you are in that area, celebrate the awesomeness of Flexi-pave.
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Beautiful sight on Swann Street. The trees were in full effect:
The Japanese Maples turning red.
A reader requested a post of this crazy awesome tree/fence combination at 15th and S Street, NW.
I was digging the woven border and purple plant. From Capitol Hill.
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From 16th Street, NW.
Does anyone know if these marks mean the whole tree will be removed or just trimmed? Anyone know what the average lifespan is for some of the larger trees around town? I’m seeing these marks on some beautiful giants:
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A reader sends in the photo above and @DCPoliceDept tweets:
“Traffic Alert: MPD reports a tree is blocking all Eastbound traffic in the 2500 block of Porter St, NW at (Connecticut Ave). DDOT and Metro notified. Please follow the directions of the Police officers./7066”
Another readers sends in this one:
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The crape myrtles seem to be loving the hot weather – they’re in full effect all over town. From Petworth above and Capitol Hill below.
