Japan's cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities

Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," usually reach their peak in late March to early April, as the country celebrates the start of a ...

Temperatures used to forecast Japan’s cherry blossom bloom

Revelers wanting to plan their cherry blossom viewing parties should look to the so‑called “400‑degree rule” to predict the ...
The Chronicle

Duke Gardens breaks visitation record as cherry blossoms hit peak bloom

Over 15,000 visitors flocked to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens over the weekend to catch the famous yet fleeting allée in its full ...

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 ...

Cherry blossoms reach stage 2 of 6 on the way to peak bloom

D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms are inching closer to peak bloom. The Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin are showing ...
WUSA

A look at the 11 different varieties of Cherry Blossoms in DC

WASHINGTON — Did you know there are 11 different varieties of Cherry Blossom Trees in D.C.? According to the National Park Service (NPS), the two most common types that dominate the District now are ...