Not exactly a garden but I’ve noticing these trees blooming all over town. Anyone know what kind this is?
Trees
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J
“Dear PoP,
Just found out about this awesome program being put on by DDOE.
Looks like the city will reimburse up to $50 per tree to district residents (up to three per resident.
Would be great if you could publicize to aid in making Washington a greener city!”
Always happy to remind folks about these great programs.
On two different sections of sidewalk I passed this weekend, the sidewalk was spongy. I had to do a double take, it was so bizarre. It’s gotta be for the roots right? You can see the soft part is slightly darker in these photos.
It’s been a brutal week for trees at PoP HQ. This is on 4th Street, NW near Taylor.
This is my beloved mulberry tree. Well, half beloved. When she drops berries all over my yard and stairs for two or three weeks, we’re not the best of friends. But now, I’m very worried. What the hell is this? Have you ever seen a huge branch just start to split like this? Do you think it was struck by lightening? What do you think caused this? Do I have to get the whole branch removed?
Photo by PoPville flickr user DG-rad
“Dear PoP,
Can you post a request for residents on or near New Hampshire Ave with the new median trees to sign up as a DC Treekeeper? We need folks to sign up, get a watering device and agree to help keep the tree watered and healthy.
Canopy_Keeper_Brochure_ mail-in
I’ve attached the form and should mention that all forms should be sent to (email is best):
Ian Leahy | Community Outreach Specialist
Urban Forestry Administration | District Department of Transportation
202/671-5132 (desk) | 202/437-0809 (cell) | 202/671-5103 (fax) | [email protected]”
Thanks to PoPville Flickr user Dallas Lillich for uploading these photos. Word on twitter is that Fenty spokesperson, Sean Madigan’s car was hit (it was parked and empty at the time).
But one of the all time coolest trees I’ve ever seen.
Japanese Maples this time of year are phenomenal. The one above is from Columbia Heights. And thanks to Karen for sending in the incredible shot (below). I have no idea what type of tree it is but they way those flowers are growing is incredible.
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Matt lamented this unpleasantness a couple of years ago. I’m all for preventing the “notoriously unpleasant odor”. Think they’ll have better luck this year? And on a related note, I’m getting some emails from readers saying that the pollen is insane – has the big rain last night improved that situation?
Here’s the press release from DDOT:
Unseasonably warm weather has brought the first signs of the unsavory female ginkgo fruit to life much earlier than expected. To prevent the notoriously unpleasant odor of this popular tree from overtaking city streets, the District Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry Administration (UFA) will start spraying these fruits tomorrow, Thursday, April 8.
Spraying will begin in Wards 1, 2 and 6, where female ginkgo trees are most prevalent, and continue through Wards 4, 3, 7, 8 and 5. The spraying will be conducted at night and there is no need to move vehicles parked on streets.
The specific spraying locations will be sent to the ANC commissioners and are available upon request. If residents have any questions about the spraying, they can contact the Urban Forestry Administration at (202) 671-5133.