2016 Cherry Blossom Watch

Photo of Washington DC Cherry Blossoms.

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: Fall 2016 Edition

The cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are also looking very colorful at the moment, but not in the way they’re best known for. Many of the leaves are turning an orange or reddish brown, making for quite a pretty sight all the way around the water’s edge.

Photo of Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 2, 2016 taken by David Coleman.

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: April 2, 2016

The cherry blossoms are mostly done now. There are a few late stragglers still hanging on despite the rain, but strong winds tonight and tomorrow morning will likely be a knockout punch.

Photo of Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 30, 2016 taken by David Coleman.

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 30, 2016

The trees are still looking lovely. When you get a up close you can certainly see that they’re in transition. But from a distance they still look great and are holding up well.

Photo of Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 26, 2016 taken by David Coleman.

Cherry Blossoms in 360°

For those who aren’t able to make it in person this year, here’s a 360° interactive video I shot early this morning at several spots around the Tidal Basin.

Photo of Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 20, 2016 taken by David Coleman.

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 20, 2016

It doesn’t feel much like the first day of spring, but there are more cherry blossoms popping. It’s still a minority, but more and more are coming out each day despite of the cold weather.