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    DC Cherry Trees Near Me

    Metadata Updated: November 27, 2025

    Cherry blossom trees, or "sakura," are a significant symbol of spring in Washington, DC. They were gifted by Japan in 1912 to celebrate friendship between the two nations. The trees bloom beautifully each Spring, attracting thousands of visitors.

    Blooming Season

    The cherry blossoms usually bloom from late March to early April.

    Viewing Locations

    • Tidal Basin: The most popular spot, featuring over 3,700 cherry trees.
    • National Mall: Additional clusters can be found near the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
    • Other Parks: Smaller groups of cherry trees are located in the National Arboretum, Anacostia Park, and Dumbarton Oaks.
       

    National Cherry Blossom Festival

    The original planting of cherry trees took place in 1912, marking the beginning of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Since then, the annual festival celebrates the blooming of the cherry trees with various events, including parades, cultural performances, and art displays. It typically runs from late March to mid-April, coinciding with the peak bloom period.

    Access & Use Information

    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. Non-Federal: This dataset is covered by different Terms of Use than Data.gov. License: Creative Commons Attribution

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    Dates

    Metadata Created Date April 30, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date November 27, 2025

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from DC data

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    Additional Metadata

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    Metadata Created Date April 30, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date November 27, 2025
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    Data Last Modified 2022-03-15T15:52:35.000Z
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    Homepage URL https://opendata.dc.gov/apps/DCGIS::dc-cherry-trees-near-me
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