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Cherry Blossom Watch Update: April 4, 2013

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Cherry Blossom Watch Updates / 2013 Cherry Blossom Watch
Last updated about 5 years ago / Originally published about 8 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 National Park Service has this morning revised its forecast to April 6-8 due to cooler temperatures. They judge that 70 percent of the trees have reached the puffy white stage as of today, April 4.

On the ground, there’s not much new to report–just incremental progress. It was cold overnight–dipping down to the 20s and 30s in the area, with Dulles reporting a low of 22. That’s not doing much to help things along.

There are a few more blossoms out, but it’s still a very small proportion of the total and you really have to look for them. Some more trees are heading into the puffy white stage. The vast majority of trees have some work to do before we see flowers.

A reader sent a tip that the magnolias in the gardens of the Smithsonian Castle are in bloom and looking beautiful, so head over that way if you get a chance.

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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:

Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to...
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Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
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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
Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
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The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
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Comments

  1. JUDITH AYERS says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I am so grateful for your coverage of the blossoms. I am planning to come tomorrow with my husband and grandson. I am unsure after seeing your photos today. I hope the weather warms up and they explode by Sunday, when we plan to leave. Thanks again for your work.

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