About
DC Bloom Finder is a free tool that maps cherry blossoms and other bloom locations across Washington, D.C. and nearby areas. Whether you're a visitor planning a trip or a local looking for the best spots, use the map to explore thousands of trees by species and location. Peak bloom in D.C. is typically late March through mid-April.
Data Sources
The tree locations on this map come from the following public datasets. Each one covers a different part of the DC area.
- DC Urban Forestry Street TreesDC Government — Urban Forestry Division
The city's official inventory of street trees. We use this to show the locations of cherry and plum trees along DC streets and sidewalks, including details like tree species, size, and condition.
- NPS Cherry Trees — National Mall & Memorial ParksNational Park Service
The famous cherry trees around the Tidal Basin and National Mall. This includes species, size, and condition for the iconic trees that draw visitors every spring.
- U.S. National Arboretum Cherry TreesU.S. National Arboretum (USDA)
Cherry tree locations within the National Arboretum, a lesser-known but beautiful spot for seeing blossoms away from the crowds.
- Arlington National Cemetery Cherry TreesArlington National Cemetery
Cherry trees located throughout Arlington National Cemetery, offering a quieter setting to enjoy spring blooms.
Creators
This project was designed and developed by Redwood UX.
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