The National Park Service has predicted peak bloom for the DC area Cherry Blossoms to fall this year between March 22 – 25, the NPS announced on Monday. According to the NPS, “The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April. Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958).”
Here in MoCo, Montgomery Parks makes it easy to find and tour cherry blossoms in local parks with its online tree finder map. “People regularly flock to Washington D.C. to enjoy the cherry blossoms and may not even realize there are so many of these trees right here in Montgomery Parks,” said Mike Riley, Director of Montgomery Parks. “Why not pick a park you’ve not yet visited and go enjoy these beautiful trees.”
You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year. Start planning your visit now: https://t.co/h04Gu0ksc1 #Cherryblossom #BloomWatch #WashingtonDC
🌸🌸🌸 pic.twitter.com/5QaCu75k5z— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) March 1, 2023
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