One of my favorite times of the year is when the cherry blossom trees bloom in Washington, DC. Although I am still partial to Japanese Magnolia trees, the cherry trees are beautiful!

The cherry tree found in Washington, CD is the Kwanzan flowering cherry tree. It is a national tree of honor that was placed everywhere in Washington, DC at the turn of the century by Japanese diplomats. This tree has gigantic clusters of pinkish blooms that develop white as each flower ages.