The trees are known to produce fruit with a foul odor.
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WASHINGTON — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the female ginkgo trees this weekend. The spraying will take place on Sunday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., if the weather permits.
The spraying is to reduce the production of mature ginkgo fruit, which releases an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways. People have described the smell as rancid butter, vomit, and feces.
The fruit usually grows in the fall, which is why officials are
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