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The Blossoms at Dumbarton Oaks

Georgetown / Washington DC

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Cherry Blossom Watch Updates /
Last updated about 7 years ago / Originally published about 7 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 cherry blossoms at Dumbarton Oaks are in the puffy white stage and haven’t yet started opening. They’re probably running a few days behind most of the trees at the Tidal Basin. But there are some other beautiful trees in bloom there, including Japanese Plum trees and Tulip Magnolias.

Part of a large, historic estate in Georgetown, the gardens of Dumbarton Oaks have a handful of large cherry trees. So if you’re looking for a much less busy alternative to see cherry blossoms, it’s a good option. And if you go in the next several days, the Japanese Plum trees are a highlight. The gardens as a whole are still some time away from their springtime prime, but it’s a beautiful, calm oasis in the middle of DC.

In the spring the gardens are open Tuesday to Sunday from 2 to 6. More information, including entry fee rates, is available on their website.

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Tulip Magnolia

Tulip Magnolia

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Japanese Plum Blossoms

Japanese Plum Blossoms

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Japanese Plum Blossoms

Japanese Plum Blossoms

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The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

The cherry blossoms are in their puffy white stage.

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...
Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to...
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  • Detrick, Alan L. (Author)
$20.49
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Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
  • Focal Press
  • Davis, Harold (Author)
$31.29
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By David Coleman

Page last updated about 7 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
Buy on Amazon
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
Buy on Amazon

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