Washington, D.C., is set to lose over 100 of its iconic cherry trees next year, including one lovingly referred to as 'Stumpy.' The trees will be removed as part of a multiyear restoration of the Tidal Basin, one that has been 'long overdue,' the Associated Press noted. In the summer of 2024, work will begin to replace the Tidal Basin's seawall, which reportedly has been in need of repairs for years.
The current seawall has deteriorated to the point where the Potomac River floods the area around the cherry trees twice each day at high tide. The waters flood not only the paths pedestrians use to walk around the Tidal Basin, they also cover the roots of some of the cherry trees. The renovation project will take about three years and will come at a cost of $133 million, said Mike LItterst, National Park Service spokesman for the National Mall.
Just a few ICONS,' the Washington Nationals posted on X on March 22. 'Farewell, Stumpy,' the team added. While Stumpy's days on the Tidal Basin are numbered, his genetic legacy will continue on, said the Associated Press. The National Arboretum is planning on cloning part of Stumpy's genetic material into new trees — which will 'eventually' be planted at the Tidal Basin, they said. The Associated Press contributed reporting. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle
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