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Oct 02, 2021

Your 2021 Guide To Leaf Peeping In The D.C. Region

There are lots of opportunities to see fall colors in the D.C. area, whether you stay local or take a road trip.

Apr 20, 2021

D.C. Is Spraying Gingko Trees This Week To Prevent Vomit Stench

Ginkgos are one of DC’s iconic trees. But their fruit smells terrible. D.C. sprays them each spring to mitigate the issue, but it doesn’t always work.

May 07, 2014

Spraying Of Smelly Trees Begins Tonight

The city will spray female ginkgo trees with a mild pesticide.

 
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