WASHINGTON DC, United States — Pink cherry blossoms overhang the Tidal Basin on a sparkling spring morning, creating a picturesque scene in the heart of the nation's capital. The annual bloom of Yoshino cherry trees, a gift from Japan, draws thousands of visitors to Washington DC each spring.
Photograph by David Coleman. The cherry blossoms around Washington DC's Tidal Basin are an iconic symbol of spring in the nation's capital. These Yoshino cherry trees (Prunus x yedoensis) were a gift from Japan in 1912, symbolizing friendship between the two nations. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, typically held in late March to early April, celebrates this annual bloom. The Tidal Basin, a partially man-made reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel, provides a stunning backdrop for the blossoms, with views of the Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and Washington Monument. The peak bloom period, when 70% of the blossoms are open, usually lasts only a few days, making it a fleeting spectacle eagerly anticipated by locals and tourists alike. The National Park Service carefully monitors the trees and provides bloom forecasts. This natural display not only beautifies the city but also significantly boosts tourism and local economy during the spring season.
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Location: Tidal Basin, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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