Unpredictable cherry blossom bloom underscores climate change concerns

Some cherry blossom trees across the region had flowers by Valentine’s Day this year, triggering climate change concerns for some.

Here come Washington’s cherry blossoms!

It was snowing last Saturday. But now spring is finally arriving in the nation’s capital.

Springtime “blooming” underway in the nation’s capital

As Washington’s famous cherry blossom trees near their peak, visitors from around the region and the world are taking time to view of one of the area’s most popular spring attractions. The cherry blossom trees were a gift to the United States from Japan in 1912.

Peak bloom date set for Washington’s cherry blossoms

The kick-off of Washington’s annual cherry blossom festival is now less than two weeks away. And along with local officials providing details of the many events scheduled during the festival came word many wait for at this time of year: when the blossoms will be in peak bloom.

Get a pretty pink peek at the cherry blossoms

Today marks the first day of peak bloom for the popular cherry blossom trees in Washington.

Gallery: Cherry blossoms prepare to reach peak bloom

The cherry blossoms are predicted to begin reaching peak bloom over the weekend, making the Tidal Basin the place to be during the nicer weather this week.

New exhibit offers virtual, alternative cherry blossom experience

With the colder than usual weather having delayed the peak bloom of Washington’s cherry blossoms visitors can take in a virtual, interactive look at the blossoms at ARTECHOUSE, an interactive art space in Southwest Washington only a few blocks from the National Mall.  

Area readies for an early bloom for Washington’s famed cherry blossoms

Springtime is coming and that means Washington’s Cherry Blossoms will soon be in bloom.

Cherry Blossoms see early peak bloom in Washington

The National Park Service says because of the unusually warm weather the cherry blossom trees will likely bloom earlier than expected this year.

Cherry blossom peak bloom could be one of earliest in history

The iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., are expected to reach peak bloom sometime between March 14 and March 17, the National Park service announced this week.