The Japanese flowering cherry trees now in serene flower around Washington's Tidal Basin are, for the most part, clones of a single plant favored in 19th-century Tokyo and named Somei-Yoshino. It is ...

Green buds popped up Tuesday on the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin — stage one of six on the path to peak bloom. The National Park Service tracks the six stages: 1, green buds; 2, florets ...

It was a sad farewell in D.C. when a beloved Tidal Basin cherry tree had to be removed in the spring. But there’s hope on the horizon as cuttings from “Stumpy” have taken root. While not a healthy ...

SEATTLE — As the cherry blossoms start to bloom, the University District kicks off its third annual U District Cherry Blossom Festival. In honor of the historic cherry blossom viewing on the ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — IT'S HAPPENING! Small green buds have arrived on the Yoshino cherry trees around D.C.'s Tidal Basin, marking Stage 1 of 6 on the way to peak bloom, according to the National Park ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C.'s beloved Yoshino cherry tree known as "Stumpy" was removed from the Tidal Basin this spring, but hope remains as cuttings from the tree have taken root. RELATED | Stumpy the ...

SEATTLE — UPDATE ON MONDAY, MARCH 18: The University of Washington said Monday that 50-60% of buds at the Quad were in bloom, and peak bloom is expected by Tuesday at the latest. As spring approaches, ...

Stumpy lives! Genetically, at least. The U.S. National Arboretum announced Tuesday that clippings from the original cherry tree on the Tidal Basin rooted into self-sustaining plants -- meaning the ...

Crowds admiring the District’s cherry trees are actually seeing a variety of blossoms, and the 12 different varieties range from Akebono to Yoshino. The majority of the trees that visitors to the ...

WASHINGTON — With nearly 4,000 Cherry Blossom trees across the Tidal Basin, it is easy to look at the collective and get lost in its beauty. But if you find yourself wandering around downtown and have ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan ‘s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese ...