Where can you see Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.? And Other Spring Flowers in Bloom

The first blooms will be the Magnolia Trees while the last on the bloom calendar will be the Kwanzan Cherry Trees. Magnolias are among the older flowering plants on Earth. The Okame Cherry Trees start off the cherry blossom season with a striking color of pink. The peak for this cherry tree is early and most often blooms before the Yoshimo Cherry Tree. Often, redbud trees are mistaken for cherry trees can also be seen throughout the Washington D.C. region. One of the most whimsical blooms are from the Wisteria, a climbing vine or small tree, known for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring.

Bloom Calendar

Bloom timing may vary depending on weather. (March - April)

Magnolia Trees

Mar 1-7

Mar 8-14

Mar 15-21

Mar 22-28

Mar 29-Apr 4

Apr 5-11

Apr 12-18

Apr 19-25

Okame Cherry

Mar 1-7

Mar 8-14

Mar 15-21

Mar 22-28

Mar 29-Apr 4

Apr 5-11

Apr 12-18

Apr 19-25

Redbud Trees

Mar 1-7

Mar 8-14

Mar 15-21

Mar 22-28

Mar 29-Apr 4

Apr 5-11

Apr 12-18

Apr 19-25

Kwanzan Cherry

Mar 1-7

Mar 8-14

Mar 15-21

Mar 22-28

Mar 29-Apr 4

Apr 5-11

Apr 12-18

Apr 19-25

Wisteria Blooms

Mar 1-7

Mar 8-14

Mar 15-21

Mar 22-28

Mar 29-Apr 4

Apr 5-11

Apr 12-18

Apr 19-25

Magnolia Trees

Enid A. Haupt Garden
1037–1057 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560
Walking: 0.2 miles – 4 minutes from National Mall

Indiana Plaza
7th Street NW & Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Walking: 0.3 miles – 6 minutes from National Mall

United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Not on the National Mall

Okame Cherry Tree

Congressional Cemetery
1801 E Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Not on the National Mall

Yoshino Cherry Trees

Tidal Basin
1501 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024
Walking: 1.0 mile – 20 minutes from National Mall

East Potomac Park / Hains Point
972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024
Walking: 1.2 miles – 25 minutes from National Mall

West Potomac Park
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, Washington, DC 20037
Walking: 1.3 miles – 27 minutes from National Mall

Stanton Park
Massachusetts Ave NE & Stanton Park NE, Washington, DC 20002
Not on the National Mall

Oxon Run Park
1100 Fitch Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
Not on the National Mall

Michigan Park
Michigan Ave NE & Taylor St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Not on the National Mall

Foxhall Village
Greenwich Pkwy NW & Surrey Lane, Washington, DC 20007
Not on the National Mall

U.S. National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Not on the National Mall

Kwanzan Cherry Trees

Enid A. Haupt Garden
1037–1057 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560
Walking: 0.2 miles – 4 minutes from National Mall

East Potomac Park
Potomac Park Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024
Walking: 1.2 miles – 25 minutes from National Mall

Redbud Trees

Folger Park (Eastern Redbud)
2nd Street & D Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Walking: 1.5 miles – 30 minutes from National Mall

Arlington National Cemetery (Eastern Redbud)
1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211
Not on the National Mall

U.S. National Arboretum (Eastern Redbud)
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Not on the National Mall

Wisteria Blooms

Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Not on the National Mall

35th & Prospect Street NW
Washington, DC 20007 (Georgetown)
Not on the National Mall

United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Not on the National Mall

What are some of the best places you like to go to see flowers in bloom and cherry blossoms? Let me know in the comments below.