If you’ve driven into Washington, DC, lately, you may be wondering why you’re still seeing cherry blossom blooms. Well, that’s because the Kwanzan variation of the cherry trees have officially hit peak bloom.
This variation, which peaks around two weeks after the Yoshino trees, produces heavy clusters of pink double blossoms. The Kwanzan cherry trees make up about 13 percent of the cherry trees on the National Mall.
If you missed out on the Yoshino blooms in March, you can still enjoy these spring flowers. Head to the East Potomac Park to find dozens of trees with the deep pink clusters. The largest concentration of Kwanzan trees can be found along Ohio Drive on the Potomac side of Hains Point loop, according to the National Park Service.
This weekend also marks the closing of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. Celebrate the iconic blooms one last time by attending the parade or Japanese Street Festival.
Feature image Nate Adams, National Park Service
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