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What comes next for Stumpy, the cherry tree that could?
The NPS has to remove Stumpy from his spot on the southeast side of the Tidal Basin, but his story isn’t over just yet. News4’s Maggie More shares the steps the U.S. National Arboretum will use to create Stumpy clones.
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Why Stumpy, the ‘Little Cherry Tree That Could,' can't be transplanted — and how he'll live on anyway
Stumpy’s long fight against the rising tides near the Tidal Basin comes to an end in May. There’s nothing the NPS can do to save him. But the National Arboretum is working to preserve his legacy through propagation. Here’s how it works.
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159 cherry trees in DC will be removed due to Tidal Basin seawall damage from age and rising sea levels
The century-old seawall of D.C.’s Tidal Basin needs work, but 159 cherry trees will have to be removed, including “Stumpy,” the tree that became a social media sensation for its ability to bloom despite its decaying trunk and minimal branches. But 274 new trees will be planted after the repairs. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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West Virginia students take pride in harvesting Capitol Christmas Tree
The Harper’s Ferry community held a big send off for the tree ahead of its travels to D.C. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.