Today, a willow oak was planted in Kim’s Garden by the Urban Forestry Administration, a part of the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT). Situated at the corner of 8th Street and Independence Avenue, S.E., this tree is the first of many native plants to be installed at the park, as part of the overall landscape design developed by noted horticulturist Jim Adams. Willow oaks (Quercus phellos) are found in eastern forests from Texas to New York, and are distinguished from other oaks by their long, narrow, willow-like, bright green leaves. Once established, this tree will become a dominant feature of the garden.
Kim’s Garden is grateful to DDOT and Joseph Burckle and Timothy Clark of the Urban Forestry Administration, who arranged the professional installation of the tree. Urban Forestry prepared the planting site, improved the soil, then planted, mulched and staked the tree. In addition, the tree has been fitted with a special watering device, which will be filled weekly by Urban Forestry staff.
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| Photograph by Monique Sommer |
