The U.S. National Arboretum announced Tuesday that clippings from the original cherry tree on the Tidal Basin ... the new experience of a different location can be hard on any tree's root system.

The disease — X-disease phytoplasm — infected the entire tree, including its root system, and started spreading ... More than 20,000 cherry trees were cut down last year alone in ...

But all that foot traffic compacts the trees' root systems, which makes it more difficult for the trees to absorb the nutrients they need, said Gilles. Flooding is another big concern, according ...

A scraggly-looking tree on the southeast part of the Tidal Basin, near the Jefferson Memorial, captured the hearts of D.C. residents in 2020. Three years later, “Stumpy” is still going strong.

Planting around mature trees is difficult because of hitting roots. Don't cut any big roots, but you may be able to work among the base to plant with limited cutting of smaller roots.

“We suggest respecting the trees by staying off the root systems as much as possible to avoid compacting the soil," Meyer said. "Also, don't touch the tree, you know, it's easy to want to grab ...

When wood chips are applied over the root zones, he said, “you can pretty much turn your back on the tree,” adding that “it would never need any fertilizer, amendments” or supplemental water.

When you plant a cherry tree in your backyard, you can choose from a potted or bare-root tree, depending on how they are sold at your local garden center. A bare-root tree is sold without any soil.

The Oregon Capitol’s famous flowering cherry trees may have seen their last season. State officials say the trees’ roots might be causing damage to the roof of the underground parking ...