National Park Service Declares Early Peak Bloom for D.C. Cherry Blossoms

Washington’s cherry blossoms bloom, creating a burst of pink

The National Park Service says the flowering blooms hit their peak on Thursday, meaning 70% of the Yoshino Cherry blossoms are open.

D.C.’s famous cherry trees hit peak bloom 3 days early

The cherry trees along Washington's Tidal Basin hit peak bloom Thursday, three days ahead of the National Park Service's earliest projected date this year.

Cherry blossom watch: We have peak bloom!

"Glorious clouds of white and pink cherry blossoms now ring the Tidal Basin, creating a splendid spring spectacle," the National Park Service said in a Wednesday morning social post announcing peak bloom for the city's storied cherry trees. "Come enjoy the beauty."

DC’s Cherry Blossoms Are Officially in Peak Bloom

Seventy percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin are now open, which means it’s officially peak bloom. The flowers remain in all their peak bloom glory for a few days, so this is prime time to check out the blossoms at their best. The March 26 start date is a welcome surprise after a winter of snowcrete and cold temperatures. At a press conference earlier this month, the National Park Service predicted the peak bloom window to b…

D.C. cherry blossoms achieve peak bloom days earlier than expected

About 1.5 million tourists are expected to visit the nation's capital this spring to witness the pink and white icons.

PEAK BLOOM IS HERE! DC cherry blossoms reach peak bloom at Tidal Basin

PEAK BLOOM! The National Park Service (NPS) announced that peak bloom has officially arrived in the nation’s capital.