DC’s Cherry Blossom Update
On Sunday (3/24/08), I walked the Tidal Basin and parts of the National Mall in Washington, DC, checking on the status of the cherry tree blossoms.
The buds on only one or two trees were just starting to open. But the tulips were and a few of the other trees are in full bloom, especially at the Smithsonian Castle garden.
The next two weekends should be spectacular!
A Weeping Higan Cherry tree at the Smithsonian Castle Garden.
This was one of the only cherry tree blossoms I saw around Tidal Basin that were blooming on Sunday.
Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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2 opinions for DC’s Cherry Blossom Update
Christine
Mar 27, 2008 at 2:46 pm
What’s the status of the blooms now. Planning on visiting this weekend 3/29/08, but don’t want to show up if not much to see. Your pictures are beautiful
Jon
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Today’s Washington Post had a front page photo of a cherry tree in full bloom. You should have some pretty good blooms this weekend.
According to the National Park Service, the 2008 peak bloom forecast is from March 27 until April 3.
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