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Today in Tough Trees

Published February 21, 2023 at 9:05AM

Thanks to Terry for sending this guy munching on some metal downtown.

“Stay calm, this is completely normal.”

Published December 8, 2022 at 10:05AM | Updated December 8, 2022 at 10:30AM

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…)

No stinky ginkgo berries this year?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 17, 2022 at 10:05AM

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…)

#signs of autumn

Tree down on Park Road/Tilden by Beach Drive

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 18, 2022 at 4:59PM | Updated May 18, 2022 at 5:50PM

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…)

#PSA

Massive Tree Falls on House at edge of Rock Creek Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 7, 2022 at 9:45AM

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…)