On average, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather conditions. Coming out of a cold D.C. winter this year, the famed cherry trees at the Tidal Basin are beginning the first stage of development, kicking off the yearly attraction for tourists across the globe.
Experts at GW are available to offer commentary on this year’s bloom.
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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