Peak bloom of D.C.’s Tidal Basin cherry trees
Peak bloom is when 70% of blossoms are in full bloom, according to the EPA. Over 104 years of data, the average peak bloom date is April 3.
Peak bloom is
expected to occur
between March 28
and 31 this year.
15
10
April 5
31
26
21
March 16
1925
1950
1975
2000
2025
Peak bloom is
expected to occur
between March 28
and 31 this year.
15
10
April 5
31
26
21
March 16
1925
1950
1975
2000
2025
15
10
Peak bloom is
expected to
occur between
March 28 and 31
this year.
April 5
31
26
21
March 16
1925
1950
1975
2000
2025
15
10
Peak bloom is
expected to
occur between
March 28 and 31
this year.
April 5
31
26
21
March 16
1925
1950
1975
2000
2025
Note: Data represents peak bloom for Yoshino cherry trees, the main type of cherry tree around the Tidal Basin.
Chart: Taylor Johnston / CBS News • Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency