As D.C.'s cherry blossom trees near peak bloom, here's a guide to their history

The renowned trees along Washington, D.C's Tidal Basin were sent as a gift from Japan in 1912. Some of the original trees are ...

The history behind DC's vibrant cherry blossoms

Every spring, cherry blossom trees along D.C.'s Tidal Basin reach peak bloom, drawing visitors from around the world.
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Cherry blossoms at peak bloom draw crowds to Washington

Washington's iconic cherry trees reached peak bloom on Thursday (March 26) , drawing crowds to the Tidal Basin, a site ...
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Cherry blossoms drawing throngs

The 16-day National Cherry Blossom Festival began with events designed to allow visitors the opportunity to view the trees without the daunting crowds: lantern-lit tours at night, boat rides on the ...
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State Capitol cherry trees in full bloom, draw crowds

The blossoming cherry trees are a sign of Spring in Utah. The State Capitol grounds in Salt Lake City boast over 400 Yoshino cherry trees. (Aubrey Smith) General Conference isn’t the only event that ...