On my walkabout yesterday, spotted lots of crocuses coming up and even some daffodils: Read More
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!! Read 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. Read More
Thanks to Kate for sending from Petworth: Read More
Big news from the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“A corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) bloom opened last night, surprising us by opening a bit earlier than we guessed it would. While the smell would have been strongest last night, a small amount of its stinky smell remains. Read More
photo via US Botanic Garden
In other peak bloom news – from the US Botanic Garden: “We have two Amorphophallus villosus blooming! These cousins to the larger corpse flower Amorphophallus titanum are standing about 6 feet tall. And if you want to smell the famous stink, come on over! This morning they are giving out quite a stinky smell. This species is native to Vietnam. Read 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.
Thanks to Nora for sending this lovely gesture from Dupont Circle on Friday.
In a bit rougher shape over the weekend but the sweetness remains: Read More
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.
photo by Dave Lyons
From the National Park Service: “You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year.”
STAY TUNED.
