Thanks to K. for sending “I frequently cut through the Embassy Suites hotel lobby to get to the Friendship Heights metro. I noticed recently that they still have a Christmas wreath hanging up by the lobby elevators!”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!


Thanks to Jeanne for sending this beautiful specimen from Fort Totten.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!


Thanks to John for sending this double score:

“Last Xmas tree in Town Plus a Bonus Jack-o-lantern! Seen in Petworth…..”

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!


Thanks to Marcus for sending this crispy specimen on Sunday from Logan Circle.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!


Thanks to Fred for sending this beauty from 16th and Corcoran St, NW.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!



photo from Eckington by Alicia

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