The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. The most likely time for peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April.

The famed cherry blossom trees are making their way toward peak bloom in D.C. Here’s a look at their progress.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off this month, but those colorful petals are hardly DC’s only notable foliage. Here are some other interesting trees to check out. Moon Trees There are no trees on the moon (that we know of!