The cherry blossoms haven’t hit peak bloom just yet, but the festivities are getting underway this weekend. There are two more stages to go. Right now, the Yoshino cherry trees are at stage four, peduncle elongation,

Another week of tracking the cherry blossoms to peak bloom, and the pink colors are starting to blanket the D.C. Tidal Basin

D.C.’s cherry blossoms have reached stage four, with peak bloom estimated to be roughly a week from now. Peak bloom is projected between March 28 and March 31, lasting about 10 days, weather permitting.