Photos: See D.C.'s cherry blossoms in peak bloom, bid farewell to 'Stumpy'
Later this spring, 158 of the cherry blossom trees will be cut down as part of a project to rebuild and raise the seawalls around the Tidal Basin.
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With Cherry Blossoms In Bloom, D.C. Issues Reminder: No Drones
For those hoping to capture an aerial shot of the famous tidal basin surrounded by an army of cherry blossom trees in full bloom, well, too bad.