National Park Service reports Washington D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak bloom three days early
Washington D.C. Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Bloom·March 5 – March 27, 2026
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National Park Service reports Washington D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak bloom three days early
The National Park Service announced that the cherry trees at Washington's Tidal Basin reached peak bloom on March 26, 2026. This milestone occurred three days earlier than the agency's initial projections. The bloom cycle progressed quickly after green buds appeared on March 11. By March 24, the trees had reached the puffy white blossom stage, which is the final step before the full peak.
Peak bloom is defined as the point when 70 percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. While the Park Service originally forecasted peak bloom to occur between March 29 and April 1, the early arrival officially started the city's tourist season.
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“The National Park Service reports cherry trees at Washington's Tidal Basin reached peak bloom on Thursday, three days earlier than the agency's earliest projected date.”
This confirms the final status of the bloom compared to the initial scientific projections.
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