Small green buds are appearing on D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees, marking the first of six stages before peak bloom.
LET’S GO! Small green buds are appearing on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the 1st of 6 stages on the way to peak bloom. / Learn more: https://t.co/Yd0Z1y1FHD#Cherryblossom #BloomWatch #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/dNzuGKrYXy
— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) March 11, 2026
The National Park Service has projected the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin will likely reach peak bloom from March 29 to April 1.