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DC cherry blossom trees reach 1st bloom stage

Small green buds are appearing on D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees, marking the first of six stages before peak bloom.

The National Park Service has projected the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin will likely reach peak bloom from March 29 to April 1.

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Abigail Constantino

Abigail Constantino started her journalism career writing for a local newspaper in Fairfax County, Virginia. She is a graduate of American University and The George Washington University.

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