As D.C.'s cherry blossom trees near peak bloom, here's a guide to their history
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Washington D.C.'s famous cherry blossom trees are nearing peak bloom this spring.
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Japan gifted approximately 3,000 cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C. in 1912, and some of the original specimens still stand along the Tidal Basin today. The trees have become an iconic symbol of the nation's capital as they approach their annual peak bloom period. The gift represented a gesture of friendship between the two nations during the early 20th century.
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