Washington, DC cherry blossoms expected to peak this weekend

Watch: Washington, DC, cherry blossoms nearing peak bloom stage

The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., are set to reach their peak bloom this weekend, March 28-31. A video from Monday morning shows the bright pink trees around the DMV area.

WASHINGTON – The famous Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms have entered the fifth stage of the blooming process, one step closer to peak bloom. 

The cherry blossoms are set to peak this weekend, March 28-31, turning Washington into a lively pink wonderland. 

In the fifth stage, the second-to-last stage, the blossoms begin to puff up before fully opening. 

The National Mall shared a photo on X on Sunday showing a closeup of the blossoms in their fifth stage. 

Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms enter fifth stage of blooming.

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Last Thursday, the blossoms hit stage four of bloom, otherwise known as peduncle elongation.

Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms nearing peak bloom

The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., have entered stage 4, also known as peduncle elongation. Mike Litterst with the National Park Service explains what peduncle elongation is and what it means in the blooming process. 

Mike Litterst, from the National Park Service (NPS), joined FOX 5 DC to talk about peduncle elongation.

"A peduncle is an extension of a branch on a tree, and elongation means it's growing," Litterst said.   

Now that the blooms are in stage five, the only thing left is peak bloom. 

Video from Monday morning showed some of the pink trees on the White House lawn. 

Video: Cherry blossoms begin blooming at the White House

Cherry blossoms are nearing peak bloom. Viideo from Monday morning showed some of the trees on the grounds of the White House in various stages of blooming. Peak bloom for the trees in Washington DC is set to happen March 28-31. 

According to the NPS, once the blooms are 70% open, peak bloom begins. 

Peak bloom typically lasts for several days, giving visitors the chance to come and see the blossoms before the petals drop off the trees.