WASHINGTON — With nearly 4,000 Cherry Blossom trees across the Tidal Basin, it is easy to look at the collective and get lost in its beauty. But if you find yourself wandering around downtown ...

Drummers with Kodama Taiko perform on stage as thousands attend the OC Cherry Blossom Festival held at the Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Cherry blossom trees stand along the Tidal Basin as the cherry blossoms hit peak bloom on March 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C. / Credit: Shannon Finney / WireImage ...

Nature: Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., with the trees reaching peak bloom on Friday, according to the National Park Service.

But how much do you really know about the trees, their history in D.C. and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival? Take this short quiz to find out if you’re a horticulture and history whiz or just ...

You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.

With nearly 4,000 Cherry Blossom trees across the Tidal Basin, it is easy to look at the collective and get lost in its beauty. But if you find yourself wandering around downtown and have time to ...

The tree -- nicknamed "Stumpy" -- is perhaps the "Charlie Brown Christmas tree" of D.C.'s iconic cherry blossom trees. Located along the Tidal Basin reservoir, the tree appears to be dying -- yet ...

Typically, cherry blossom trees are hardy from USDA Zones 5 to 8 but they do differ, so ensure the one you want will work for your area. Additionally, these gorgeous trees generally thrive in full ...

That being said, if you're up for the challenge, Southern Living advises placing cherry blossom tree in a location with full sun and well-drained, loamy soil. Water young trees, increasing to ...