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The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington, D.C. Ozaki gave the trees to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close ...
Mar 19, 2024 · Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week. This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to...
- Jacob Fenston
- Alanea Cremen
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- Yoshino Cherry. Flowers: White, single in clusters of 2 to 5, and almond-scented.
- Kwanzan Cherry. Flowers: Double, with about 30 petals, in pendulous clusters of 3 to 5, sometimes more, clear pink and fading but small, up to 2½ inches across, with many more or less petaloid stamens often partly concealing the two green leafy carpels which protrude from the center of the flower.
- Akebono Cherry. Flowers: Single, pale pink that fade to white, in clusters of 2 to 5.
- Weeping Cherry. Flowers: Single, pink. This variety is very variable and select cultivars differ in form and color. (i.e., "Pendula Rosea", single deep pink flowers; "Pendula Plena Rosea", double, pink flowers; "Pendula Alba", single, white flowers; "Rosey Cloud", double, bright pink flowers; "Snowfozam", single, white flowers, etc)
Apr 22, 2024 · There are approximately 3,800 cherry trees within the park. The locations and condition of each tree are monitored by tree crew staff. The initial gift of 3,020 trees was represented by 12 different varieties. Two varieties, the Yoshino and Kwanzan, are now the most common type in Washington DC.
Mar 1, 2023 · The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation's capital city.
The cherry blossom trees are the stars of springtime in Washington, DC. From peak bloom, which began on March 17, to where to find them, here’s what you need to know before planning your trip to see the blossoms.
Mar 25, 2022 · Each spring, the bloom of nearly 4,000 cherry trees captivates Washington D.C. The spectacle of pink and white blossoms amid the backdrop of monuments attracts more than a million locals...
