Washington’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom

Washington’s Famous Cherry Blossoms Approach Peak Bloom

Washington, D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms, a gift from Japan, frame the city in color as they approach peak bloom on March 26. ...

Washington’s cherry blossoms reach peak bloom

The cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital burst into “peak bloom” on Thursday, ringing in the beginning of Spring season in D.C.

Peak bloom is here and a big weekend of cherry blossom events is next

It’s here! D.C.’s famous cherry trees at the Tidal Basin have reached peak bloom. “It’s official! The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon,” the National Park Service said Thursday. Peak bloom is the best time to visit D.C.’s world-renowned cherry blossoms. It means that 70% of the flowers on the Yoshino cherry trees are out. Visitors are treated to a sweeping panorama of florals near the Jefferson M…

Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital

It's finally peak bloom for the airy pink cherry blossoms in Washington, a welcome sign of spring in a city of concrete and granite continuously weighed down by the necessary heft of the nation's decision-making.