photo by Ian Livingston
On this last day of January – some more light at the end of the tunnel from NPS in response to a query from the Embassy of Japan: “We won’t have enough data to make a prediction for a few more weeks. For historical averages, check out our cherry blossom website”
Last year peak bloom was March 23 with green buds starting February 23 – Signs of Spring cometh soon!! (more…)
Thanks to Ellen for sending: “I think these are cherry blossoms!”
The National Mall NPS wrote yesterday: “It’s okay, this is completely normal. (more…)
via National Mall NPS
From the National Park Service yesterday:
“Easing towards warmer weather, the cherry blossoms will feel the effects. With many of the Yoshino trees beginning to reveal their petals, we’re expecting peak bloom to arrive at the early side of our prediction (March 22-25) or a few days before.”
STAY TUNED.
via National Mall NPS
NPS with the cherry blossom update:
“We’re halfway to peak bloom! The cherry blossoms have reached florets extended, the 3rd of 6 stages.”
STAY TUNED.
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A sign that we are rapidly approaching one of the greatest times to live in DC. I think Spring is DC’s greatest season by far. Sadly, it seems DC’s spring can vary from a few weeks to a few months. Let’s hope we get a proper Spring this year.
This mini weeping cherry tree may look a little sad, but it is the only thing in five years that I have successfully planted. So rejoice with me. What’s the most successful thing that you’ve been able to plant?