Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Washington, DC and Tokyo

Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, DC and Tokyo, attracting crowds to view the beautiful flowers. Cold weather delays bloom in Tokyo, causing concern for visitors. Some tourists express awe at the scale of the blossoms.

Cherry Blossom Trees in Washington, D.C.

The cherry trees in Washington, D.C. were planted in 1912 as a gift from Japan, symbolizing goodwill and friendship between the two nations. The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the beauty of the blossoms each spring.

Cherry Blossom Trees at D.C.'s Tidal Basin

158 cherry blossom trees around D.C.'s Tidal Basin will be cut down as part of a project to rebuild and raise the seawalls due to flooding caused by sinking land and rising water levels from climate change. The project aims to protect the area from future sea level rise and maintain the cherry blossom tradition.

Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms

Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, but 150 trees will soon be cut down due to sea-level rise.

Cherry Blossom Season in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is expecting a banner year for cherry blossoms with peak bloom estimated between March 23 and 26, attracting an estimated 1.5 million tourists. The tradition of cherry trees in Washington dates back to 1912 when the mayor of Tokyo gifted 3,000 trees. Climate change is causing the cherry trees to bloom earlier each year, with officials warning of threats from rising sea levels.