The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. The most likely time for peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival brings people to D.C. from across the country, and it is getting ready to kick off! Diana Mayhew, the president of the festival, said she is excited about the upcoming events and is ready to have fun.

The Cherry Blossom trees have now reached stage 4, also called the Peduncle Elongation phase, according to the National Park Service.