Trees

So Many Trees Down

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader

What a crazy storm.

From the National Zoo: “The National Zoo will be closed Sunday, July 30 due to storm cleanup.”

Thanks to all who messaged – here’s but a sampling of the damage: (more…)

“The annual spraying serves to reduce the formation of mature ginkgo fruit, which emits an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the female ginkgo street trees on Monday, May 1, 2023. The spraying will occur overnight from 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.

The annual spraying serves to reduce the formation of mature ginkgo fruit, which emits an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways. (more…)

Despite this morning’s frigid temps, NPS “expecting peak bloom to arrive at the early side of our prediction”

By Prince Of Petworth


via National Mall NPS

From the National Park Service yesterday:

“Easing towards warmer weather, the cherry blossoms will feel the effects. With many of the Yoshino trees beginning to reveal their petals, we’re expecting peak bloom to arrive at the early side of our prediction (March 22-25) or a few days before.”

STAY TUNED.

Signs of Spring – draining of the reflecting pool AND Yoshino cherry trees have officially hit stage one on the way to peak bloom!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Chris for sending: “A true sign spring is near, the draining of the reflecting pool for spring cleaning is underway on mall.”


via National Mall NPS

From the National Park Service:

“It’s happening! Small green buds are on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the first of six stages on the way to peak bloom. (more…)

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