It’s official: The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. reached peak bloom. Here’s what you need to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival, plus other spots in the U.S. to check out blooms.

First, the green bud appears, sprouting from a tree branch like a fledgling peering skyward from its mother’s nest. The florets show up next, extending from the branch’s center like a petal unfurling ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As cherry blossom season returns, parks and gardens across the United ...

Peak bloom lasted just a couple days this year. Gusty thunderstorms blew petals off many of the famed cherry blossom trees that line the Tidal Basin in D.C. on Monday night. The cherry blossom trees ...

The return of cherry blossoms is Washington’s favorite springtime tradition. Do you have questions about the floral trees and ensuing bloom brouhaha? We’ve got answers. Peak bloom—the period when 70% ...

As the Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms reached their peak for 2025, trees around New York and New Jersey were starting to bloom. Some flowers have already been spotted in Central Park, while others ...

From Japan’s iconic sakura displays to unexpected spring spectacles in places like Tacoma and Bonn, these destinations offer stunning cherry blossom views beyond the usual hotspots. ByBrittany Anas, ...

As spring approaches, the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., and its surrounding areas come into full bloom, bursting into a spectacle of pink and white that draws more than a million visitors every ...

April is around the corner and so are cherry blossoms. As spring replaces winter, pink and white florals will start budding and ornamenting the Garden State landscape. Typically, in New Jersey, the ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Between late March and early May, cherry blossom trees sprout their famous flowers in cities around ...