Stumpy lives! Iconic Tidal Basin cherry tree’s little ones take root

August 2, 2024 4:31 PM

It was a sad farewell in D.C. when a beloved Tidal Basin cherry tree had to be removed in the spring. But there’s hope on the horizon as cuttings from “Stumpy” have taken root.
posted by 922257033c4a0f3cecdbd819a46d626999d1af4a (9 comments total)

Undead Stumpy is an inspiration to all of us.
posted by ivan ivanych samovar at 4:33 PM on August 2 [2 favorites]

*tiny voice* i am groooot
posted by Pallas Athena at 4:56 PM on August 2 [8 favorites]

🌿
posted by clavdivs at 5:18 PM on August 2 [2 favorites]

We are Groot.
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 5:28 PM on August 2 [3 favorites]

the hadrian's wall sycamore has shoots, too!

they're taking over.
posted by Clowder of bats at 5:45 PM on August 2 [6 favorites]

I am a grumpy person who likes to imagine himself immune to twee enthusiasms - but I'm also a DC person that had a kind of stressful lockdown, when Stumpy was really hitting its stride as a local mascot, and spent a lot of time then biking near the Tidal Basin to stay sane. [wipes away tear]
posted by ryanshepard at 5:48 PM on August 2 [10 favorites]

stumpin’ that
posted by snortasprocket at 6:44 PM on August 2

stumpin’ that

blah blah it's stumpin' time and then he stumped all over the place blah
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 7:04 PM on August 2

Glad to hear there will be many Stumplings to carry on the legacy.
posted by darkstar at 7:08 PM on August 2 [2 favorites]