In Washington DC, the cherry blossoms peak their bloom on March 23-27, and they’ll hopefully stay in bloom until mid-April. Boston’s cherry blossom trees are soon to follow, with buds soon transitioning, so keep your eyes peeled for beautiful blooms at these five locations this March and April!
Boston’s own cherry blossoms are already blooming and should reach their peak about two weeks later than DC, in mid to late April, right around Marathon weekend!
1. Charles River Esplanade🌸
The Esplanade along the Charles River is home to dozens of these beautiful pink trees, particularly between the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge near Arlington Street and the ramp to Massachusetts Avenue.
2. Boston Common and Public Garden🌸
Boston Common and Public Garden are home to Kwanzan and Yoshino cherry blossom trees. While the former has bright and long-lasting blooms, the latter are actually from the same cuttings as the ones planted in DC!
3. Brookline High School🌸
In 2012, the consul general of Japan gifted Brookline High School with cherry trees to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to DC. In years past, the community collaborated to arrange the Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival!
4. Arnold Arboretum🌸
On this 281-acre stretch of land, you’ll find a wide variety of ornamental cherry trees, as well of hundreds of gorgeous and rare blooms from around the worlds.
5. Harvard Square and Harvard University Law School🌸
Harvard is home to 6 Yoshino cherry trees, which you can see near the Littauer Building that leads to the law school on Massachusetts Avenue.