Washington Post: Stumpy steals the hearts of thousands at the Tidal Basin

“While Stumpy is the embodiment of resilience and inspires us all, the tree is also a symbol of the many challenges faced by the iconic cherry trees on the Tidal Basin, including the changing climate.” said Catherine Townsend, president and chief executive of the Trust for the National Mall in an email. “People take for granted that the trees will bloom for the next generation.”