photo by Jeanette.Cook
Ed. Note: On behalf of humanity – don’t drive down!! Trust me.
The National Park Service makes the call this morning:
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!
It’s official! The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸!”
Peak bloom was initially predicted to arrive between March 29 – April 1 so it’s come a bit. That 80 degree definitely sped things up.
More from NPS: (more…)
photo by angela n.
From NPS:
“The cherry blossoms are still holding at Stage 5: Puffy White. Peak Bloom could be here in a day or two. Please: (more…)
From the National Park Service:
“ATTENTION EVERYONE! We have Peduncle Elongation. I repeat, Stage 4: Peduncle Elongation. The cherry blossoms have reached the 4th of 6 stages on the path to Peak Bloom.”
Peak Bloom has been predicted to arrive between March 29 – April 1. Given tomorrow’s 80+ degree day, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that date bumped up a day or two – stay tuned!!
Thanks to Josh for sending above: “this sad little orange tree, abandoned mid-sidewalk, lights still on, seems to merit some (dis)honorable mention…”
Note: Last Christmas Tree in Town starts every year on Saint Patrick’s Day. Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
And the awesome map above is from Casey Trees: (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
BIG news from the National Park Service:
“We’re projecting cherry blossom Peak Bloom to arrive between March 29 – April 1 this year.
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in Peak Bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958). 🌸🌸🌸
Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white & pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin.”
WMATA reports: (more…)
photo by Jackie Kido
NPS has called it:
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!
PEAK BLOOOOOOOOOOOM!
It took one more sunrise and warming temperatures, but we’re finally here. Come enjoy the splendid spring spectacle.”
photo by Jackie Kido
From the National Park Service around 1pm Sunday:
“We’re thrilled to announce that the cherry trees have reached stage 5 – Puffy White. The blossoms are starting to show, now we’re just waiting on them to open. Peak Bloom is next!”
ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom had been predicted to fall between March 28-31!! Stay tuned.
via NPS
Update from the National Park Service:
“Oh, we’re halfway there! The cherry blossoms have reached Florets Extended, the 3rd of 6 stages.”
ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom predicted to fall between March 28-31!!
photo by National Mall NPS
NPS with the update yesterday (Sunday):
“The cherry blossoms are now at Florets Visible, the 2nd of 6 stages. The weather will play a big role in how quickly we get to Peak Bloom, so stay tuned.”
ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom predicted to fall between March 28-31!!
photo by National Mall NPS
From NPS:
“Get ready for cherry blossoms! Small green buds are appearing on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the 1st of 6 stages on the way to Peak Bloom. It’s all happening on the National Mall!”
ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom predicted to fall between March 28-31!!