U.S. National Arboretum

“Stumpy” Propagules are Alive and Well!

March 26th 2026

Washington, DC

A closely cropped photograph of four white-to-pale-pink cherry blossoms drooping from slender stalks. — In Bloom, March 2026

Plant material from “Stumpy,” the hollow but resilient Yoshino cherry tree removed from Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin in 2024, has been successfully propagated by the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA). The plant material was collected by the National Park Service in early summer 2024. The new trees are healthy and thriving and have put on substantial growth since forming their own root

Seasonal Bathrooms Open for 2026

March 26th 2026

Seasonal restrooms in the Asian Collection and near the former Grove of State Trees by the corner of Eagle Nest and Azalea Roads have opened for 2026!

As a reminder, accessible bathrooms are available in the Administration Building/Visitor Center daily from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and at Arbor House whenever the grounds are open. Both buildings are located near the R Street gate and parking lot.