Stumpy steals the hearts of thousands at the Tidal Basin
Stumpy is a hollow, stump-shaped cherry tree located on the south bank of the Tidal Basin in Washington. It has a strip of bark on one side that transports nutrients to a few small branches sprouting from its top.Throughout the year, Stumpy’s roots are flooded with brackish water from flooding tides of the Potomac River, which is harmful to its health. Yet, the tree survives year after year, bursting with blossoms each spring.
Last Saturday, while the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin were in peak bloom, Stumpy attracted a crowd. The little tree displayed blossoms as beautiful as the much larger and healthier cherry trees on higher ground.I’ve photographed cherry trees at the Tidal Basin for 20 years“Stumpy is such a unique and well-loved tree because it’s small and deals with Tidal Basin flooding daily,” said Dave Lyons, a D.C. area photographer. “Yet it’s full of beautiful cherry blossoms.
This year’s long peak bloom period — because of a lack of strong winds and extreme temperatures — allowed visitors to enjoy Stumpy’s blossoms for more than a week.I first started photographing Stumpy in 2017, before the tree was named. At the time, I thought the tree appeared almost dead. However, as the years have passed, I’ve been surprised that the tree continues to live and thrive.But Stumpy’s future is bleak.
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