Peak bloom season ends early for DC’s cherry blossoms

Above-average temperatures, gusty winds, and a March downpour helped bring an early end to peak bloom season for D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees.

Metro to open early for Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run

Metrorail will open two hours early on Sunday, April 6, to accommodate runners and spectators for the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile.

DC’s cherry blossoms reach peak bloom

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom trees have reached peak bloom!

PEAK BLOOM: Warmth to welcome DC cherry blossoms this week

As of Tuesday, March 25, the cherry blossoms around D.C.’s Tidal Basin are officially still in Stage 5 — the puffy white stage. But the National Park Service has noted that a number of the trees are starting to hit peak bloom already, especially around the area of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. 

Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off Thursday, welcoming first day of Spring

Thursday marks the first day of Spring and D.C. is officially on cherry blossom watch! The National Park Service has predicted peak bloom from March 28 to April 1 but there are plenty of festivities kicking off to celebrate the new season. 

Peak bloom in sight as DC Cherry Blossoms reach florets stage

D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms have reached the second stage of their bloom cycle, bringing the city one step closer to its annual display of pink and white petals, the National Park Service announced Sunday.

DC's Cherry Blossoms begin journey to peak bloom, green buds appear

The first signs of spring are here: D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall have entered the early stages of bloom, the National Park Service announced Tuesday.

DC cherry blossoms: 2025 peak bloom prediction dates revealed

The 2025 peak bloom prediction dates for the thousands of Japanese cherry blossom trees around the Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and National Mall were announced on Thursday.

DC cherry blossom tree 'Stumpy' to be cut down

National Park Service contractors began cutting down scores of cherry trees around the Tidal Basin Tuesday — not a pretty sight for D.C. residents who have come to admire the beautiful blooms at this time of year. 

DC Emancipation Day and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia

This weekend is set to welcome some high temperatures and plenty of outdoor events. Kick it off with fun things to do around in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Cherry Blossom Festival and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Spring into some fun festivities around D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. As the Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off, there's no better time to enjoy some themed events.  

How long do cherry blossoms last? Will peak bloom be affected by cooler temperatures?

D.C.’s iconic flowering trees are putting on a spectacle around the Tidal Basin now that they’ve reached peak bloom! But how long do cherry blossoms last and will they be affected by the cooler temperatures?

Peak Bloom: Here are the best days to see the cherry blossoms

It is almost fitting that one of the warmest winters on record in Washington, D.C. should end with one final early nod to spring, the blooming of the famous Japanese Cherry Trees down at the Tidal Basin.