It means we can see the pink buds and that the cherry blossoms are getting closer to peak bloom along the Tidal Basin. The cherry trees' blossom development is dependent on weather conditions.

To predict peak bloom, the NPS closely monitors indicator trees, which bloom ahead of the ... all eyes will be on the Tidal Basin, where these delicate flowers transform the city into a ...

WASHINGTON — On the first day of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin have officially reached stage four (there are six stages), which is known as ...

by Guido Peluffo TOPICS: WASHINGTON (7News) — The blossoms are blooming and crowds from around the world will gather around the Tidal Basin to admire the beauty of the Yoshino cherry trees.