Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open. The National Park Service, which tracks the blooming of the trees each ...

Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms ... of Washington's trees. Cool and calm weather can extend the length of blooming period, but a rainy, windy day can cause the blossoms to fall abruptly.