Beloved Tree Fell In Washington And People Covered It With Thank-You Notes

"Some lamented the tree’s demise. Others said it reminded them of another famous tree. Several expressed hope that federal officials would allow the stump to remain."

"Apparently, if a tree falls in Washington, people will notice — and even mourn its collapse.

When an intense storm struck the D.C. region Thursday night, lightning flashed, thunder cracked and hundreds of trees fell down. One was a massive tree in Dupont Circle that had grown there for decades until it suddenly snapped in half.

Apparently, if a tree falls in Washington, people will notice — and even mourn its collapse.

When an intense storm struck the D.C. region Thursday night, lightning flashed, thunder cracked and hundreds of trees fell down. One was a massive tree in Dupont Circle that had grown there for decades until it suddenly snapped in half."

Liam Scott reports for the WaShington September 8, 2026.

Source: Washington Post, 09/09/2026