D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms are continuing their journey toward peak bloom, officially reaching stage 5, or puffy white blossoms, March 23, 2025, according to the National Park Service.
Blooming began stage 1 on March 11. Stage 5 is the final stage before peak bloom arrives.
Experts at GW are available to offer commentary on this year’s bloom which is set to kick off the yearly attraction for tourists across the globe. To speak with one of our experts, please contact GW Media Relations at [email protected].
Rachel Canalichio, Wilbur Harlan Greenhouse Manager at George Washington University, has been the Manager of the Harlan Greenhouse for over 5 years. She has a Certificate of Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Maryland's Institute of Applied Agriculture, and a master’s degree in agriculture with a concentration in Plant Science from Virginia Tech.
Liang “Larry” Yu is a professor of hospitality management. Yu’s current research focuses on hotel market analysis, tourism product value chain analysis, tourist satisfaction and hospitality crisis management. He has studied the travel and service industry closely and can speak to a number of topics related to the Cherry Blossom season.
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