Cherry Blossoms

You may have noticed the sidewalk around the Tidal Basin is prone to constant flooding. A new project is underway to repair the damaged seawall in that area and preserve sidewalks and the famous cherry trees. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

The U.S. National Arboretum announced Tuesday that clippings from the original cherry tree on the Tidal Basin rooted into self-sustaining plants that could one day be replanted. See photos of Stumpy’s cloned progeny and learn how the National Park Service preserved the tree’s legacy.

The National Arboretum took pieces of Stumpy before he was removed in order to grow clones. News4’s Dominique Moody explains the process.

It’s a day that many Washingtonians have been dreading: the beloved cherry tree, Stumpy, had his last stand when he was finally removed from the Tidal Basin. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Rest in peace, Stumpy. You were a good little tree.

As cherry blossom season comes to an end and petals start to blanket D.C.’s streets, it’s worth noticing the cherry trees’ resilience. These trees have seen it all, from flooding and harsh winds to hoards of visitors each year. The average lifespan for a cherry tree is about 40 years, but many trees in the District and surrounding areas...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival parade was drawing crowds Saturday, and the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival will be going on all weekend. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

President Joe Biden shared the news with reporters gathered at the welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and first lady Yuko Kishida. 

Spring is a time for renewal and fresh starts, and Japan and the United States celebrated both with a Wednesday morning announcement: Japan has gifted 250 new cherry trees to the U.S.

More than 200 guests are expected at the swanky affair being held Wednesday to honor Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and relations between the United States and Japan.

The White House will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, during their visit to the United States. Here’s a preview.

News4’s Juliana Valencia and Chuck Bell crossed the finish line with 17,000 runners in Washington, D.C.

Metrorail will open two hours early this Sunday for the 2024 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run, WMATA said. The rail system will open at 5 a.m. to help runners and spectators get to the race, which starts from the grounds of the Washington Monument. The race is accessible from the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The closest station is…

Cherry blossom festivities continue with the Blossom Kite Festival, which is expected to bring thousands of people to the National Mall. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

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. 

A Southeast D.C. native has created more than 30 cherry blossom murals across the District.

Silver Lyan’s head bartender joined News4 in the studio to showcase the restaurant’s spring menu inspired by Japanese culture.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off for 2024 with music, crowds and beautiful blooms. Freixys Casado reports.

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.

The National Park Service says that the weather can affect the delicate blossoms, but the water could weigh down the petals and keep strong winds from blowing them away this afternoon. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.