Cherry Blossoms Reach 1st Blooming Stage on the Way to DC's Splendid Peak Bloom

12 Spots for Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Around DC

The National Park Service predicts cherry blossoms will hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, but you don’t need to wait until then for cherry blossom afternoon tea. The city’s charming springtime ritual is a worthy indulgence, and options range from historic hotel tearooms to a mobile tea service. Whether you’re looking for a grand Champagne affair or a whimsical outing with children, these cherry blossom teas are a festive way to celebr…

Cherry blossoms reach 1st blooming stage on the way to DC's splendid peak bloom

The countdown to peak bloom for Washington, D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms is on! Small, green buds have appeared on the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin, marking the first of six stages ending in peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) said Wednesday. “Let’s go!” NPS said. National Park Service Peak bloom is when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin are flowering. It typically lasts several days and is the best time…

Cherry picking cherry blossoms

In the WAPO: Capital Weather Gang predicts peak bloom of D.C.’s famed Yoshino trees between April 3 and 7. So read this paragraph in the story: Over the past century, the blossoms’ average peak has shifted about a week earlier — from April 4 to March 29 — a change linked to human-caused climate warming. Each of the