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Cherry Blossom Watch Update (Kwanzan Edition): April 7, 2016

East Potomac Park, Washington DC

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Updates / 2016 Cherry Blossom Watch, Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms
Last updated about 5 years ago / Originally published about 5 years ago

DC Cherry Blossoms in 2021

It seems increasingly likely that DC will still be under COVID-19 restrictions in spring 2021 while the cherry blossoms are blooming. So it's shaping up to be a good year to follow along from afar from the safety and comfort of your home.

The Kwanzans in East Potomac Park and next to the FDR Memorial aren’t really blooming yet. It is possible to find some scattered flowers out, but the vast majority of them haven’t yet popped.

The cold stretch we’re in the middle of right now is slowing things up. And the cold looks to be sticking around for a while yet, with even the potential for some snowflakes over the weekend and the risk of more freeze warnings.

Here are some shots of how the Kwanzans in East Potomac Park were looking this morning, and here’s more general information on the Kwanzan cherry blossoms, including how to find them. The ones next to the FDR Memorial were about the same stage. There is one tree next to the road by the George Mason Memorial at the foot of the 14th Street Bridge that’s a little ahead of the others, but even it isn’t yet fully out.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Yoshino Cherry Blossoms

The Yoshino cherry blossoms (otherwise known as the famous ones around the Tidal Basin) are done now. It’s not impossible to find the occasional flower still on a tree here and there, but for all intents and purposes they’ve finished flowering and are leafing over.

Here are some shots of how they look this morning.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Photographing Flowers

At this time of year, there are beautiful flowers to be had all over the place. Maybe in your backyard. Maybe in the local park.

These are ere are some of my favorite books that I've reviewed on taking photos of flowers:

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By David Coleman

Page last updated about 5 years ago

Latest Development Milestone

Winter Dormant
Green Buds
Florets Visible
Extension of Florets
Peduncle Elongation
Puffy White
Peak Bloom
Green Leaves
Fall / Autumn

Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
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The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
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Comments

  1. rechille says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Hi. We are planning to go to Dc tomorrow, April 15, 2017. Any luck on the kwanzan cherry blossoms?

    Reply
    • David says

      April 14, 2017 at 10:17 am

      They’re bloom now. There’s a more recent update with photos.

      Reply
  2. Ksu Koystinen says

    April 9, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Kwanzan Cherry Trees are truly majestic when in full bloom.

    Allow me to share the close up I’ve took this Friday, April 8th.

    Too bad weather have turned bad so unexpectedly, it would be an amazing weekend to photograph Kwazans in early bloom.

    Reply
  3. Cinderella A says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Thank you so much for the update on the Kwanzan- still look beautiful.

    Reply

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Cherry Blossom Watch Update (Kwanzan Edition): April 9, 2016

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