The eyes of the world have been on the Tidal Basin and our beautiful Cherry Trees as peak bloom hit a little early this year. Thanks to resources like the #BloomCam we're all able to enjoy the festivities from anywhere. Here's the thing about those Cherry Trees. There are 3,700 trees around the National Mall and The National Park Service replaces 90 Cherry Trees each year. Only 12 of the original 3,000 trees gifted by Tokyo in 1912 are still on the National Mall. All of the trees need year-round maintenance because visitors, weather and climate issues are tough on them.

Catherine Townsend who runs the Trust for the National Mall joined us to talk about endowing a Cherry Tree. The average lifespan of a cherry tree is 40 -50 years and varies based on species, climate and care. The National Park Service (NPS) looks to the Trust for the National Mall to augment budgetary allowance to appropriately maintain the cherry trees. The Trust for the National Mall is looking to the community to help support.

Learn more NationalMall.org/BloomCam

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