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.
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the reason for all of the cutting/removal of healthy trees in Washington DC? What happened to the charming shaded sidewalks?”
Kevin replied: (more…)
via National Mall NPS
NPS with the cherry blossom update:
“We’re halfway to peak bloom! The cherry blossoms have reached florets extended, the 3rd of 6 stages.”
STAY TUNED.
photo by Dave Lyons
From the National Park Service: “You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year.”
STAY TUNED.
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…)
Thanks to Terry for sending this guy munching on some metal downtown.
I definitely did a double take when I saw this tree (above) a few blocks from my house. Good news/timing from the National Park Service this morning:
“Stay calm, this is completely normal. This type of cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis) regularly displays pink blossoms during warm periods in the fall & winter months. They’ll bloom again in the spring. See them on the Washington Monument grounds.” (more…)
Ed. Note: Knock wood, knock wood, ptu ptu, keinehora.
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone noticed that there are no stinky ginkgo berries this fall? At least between 14th and 16th on Swann and Corcoran Sts NW, such a pleasure! (more…)
Thanks to Bill for sending: “Hey for anyone commuting along Beach Dr/ Rock Creek Park: Tree blocking Park Rd NW, just up the hill from Piney Branch Parkway. Cars are having to turn around – looks like it’ll get messy.” (more…)
photo via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported: “#DCsBravest responded at 5:16 AM for a large tree on a house in the 7700 block of 17th St NW. Home was searched & it was determined no entrapment or injuries. We secured utilities & requested @dcra & Urban Forestry. 2 residents were displaced.” (more…)