11-04-2017 23:28 via baltimore.cbslocal.com

Famous D.C. Cherry Trees Wrecked During Severe Weather

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– When strong storms roared through Washington last week, some of the capital’s greatest natural treasures were in the bulls-eye.
Cherry blossom trees were twisted and snapped like matchwood following severe weather.
“Mother nature’s a beast. It can move a lot of things,” said New York native Dan Marcy.
Debris from an EF-0 tornado still lines the tidal basin.
“A little scary how there are so many trees around here and this could happen,&rdq
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