March 22, 2025 –

Magnolia Magic:

• Saucer Magnolias: The elegant Saucer Magnolias are teasing us with glimpses of pink! Delicate petals are peeking out, promising a spectacular display in just a few days. Keep your eyes peeled for these large, showy blooms.
• Star Magnolias: Not to be outdone, the Star Magnolias are also making their debut, showcasing their pristine white, star-shaped flowers.
• Spotting the Difference: How can you tell them apart? Saucer Magnolias generally have larger, cup-shaped flowers, often with pink or purple hues, while Star Magnolias have smaller, pure white, and more pointed petals.

Okame Cherry Blossoms: A Pink Promise:

Distinguishing Okame from Yoshino: Okame cherries are known for their deep pink blooms and early flowering. Yoshino cherries, on the other hand, boast pale pink to white blossoms and bloom a bit later. Keep an eye on the color and timing to tell them apart! Yoshino cherries typically bloom a week or two after Okame.

The Okame cherry trees, the city’s heralds of cherry blossom season, are making significant strides! More and more pink petals are unfurling, painting the landscape with a soft, rosy glow. While last year’s peak arrived around this time, a colder winter has pushed things back slightly. Expect their glorious peak in just a few more days.

Red Maple’s Fiery Flourish:

• The Red Maple trees, among the first to signal spring’s arrival, have reached their peak bloom! Their vibrant red spike flowers create a stunning contrast against the still-bare branches. A truly wonderful sight.

What’s Blooming Next?

After the Red Maples and Okame Cherries have had their moment, we can anticipate a cascade of further blooms. Here’s a general timeline:

• Within the next week: Expect to see the peak of the Saucer and Star Magnolias.
• Following the Magnolias, approximately 1-2 weeks later: Yoshino Cherry trees will begin their peak bloom.
• Following the Yoshino Cherries, approximately 1-2 weeks later: Crabapple trees and Dogwood trees will begin to bloom.

Get ready for an explosion of color as the city transforms into a floral wonderland! Stay tuned for more updates, and happy blossom hunting!

This is just the beginning of a spectacular spring bloom season! Stay tuned to our blog for more updates, including bloom predictions for other trees and plants. We’ll be your guide to experiencing the best of spring in the city. Follow us on Instagram and here in the blog for more detailed reports. Happy blooming!

Cherry Blossom – NYC Vs Washington DC

There are three predictions of when the Cherry blossom will reach its peak bloom in Tidal Basin at Washington DC.

National Park Service: March 28 – 31.

Washington Post: March 23 – 27.

NBC Storm Team 4: March 28 – April 3.

They all usually update the predictions during the season.

Depends on the weather, It usually takes 2-3 more weeks for the NYC to reach its peak bloom, .

For comparison, in 2021, cherry blossom in DC had peaked bloom on March 21. NYC reached the peak bloom on April 7.

In 2022, cherry blossom had peaked bloom on March 22, while NYC reached the peak bloom on April 8.

In 2023, cherry blossom had peaked bloom on March 23, while NYC reached the peak bloom on April 8.

In 2024, cherry blossom had peaked bloom on March 17, while NYC reached the peak bloom on April 5.

If you want more information about the cherry blossom in DC, I recommend checking HTTP://cherryblossomwatch.com @cherryblossomwatch for all reports.

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