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A Cherry Blossom is a flower of several trees of the genus Prunus serrulata, which is called Sakura after the Japanese.

The cherry blossom is the flower of Japan. The Sakura represents a time of renewal and optimism. This marks the end of winter and signifies the beginning of spring. The beautiful pink flowers that fill the trees are an experience to see.

The best time to see the blossoms are from April 4-April 20. Each year it can change due to rain or high winds.

Bloom Watch for National Cherry Blossom 🌸 Festivals!

https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/bloom-watch/

AVOIDING THE CROWDS

So, you made it to the Cherry Blossom festival and you are ready to take some memorable photos. The only thing is hundreds of other people are there with the same idea. You try to get some pictures, but someone is in every shot you take. The trees bloom for a short time, so when is it the best time to avoid crowds?

I suggest taking photos early in the morning, before 9 am, or close to sunset. Going during the rain will get you little to no crowds at all. Most visitors will prefer to go on sunny days.

The big festivals will be held in New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. In addition, celebrations will be held in many cities celebrating the blossoming of the flowers.

The peak bloom lasts for a short time. You can call most locations before heading out for your visit to see if they have bloomed to save a trip.

Check out my blog below for some beautiful gardens with Cherry Blossom Trees! Beautiful Gardens to Visit You Must See!

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALS

BRANCH BROOK PARK CHERRY BLOSSOM 2021 Newark/Belleville, NJ https://www.newarkhappening.com/cherry-blossom-festival/
THE FRIENDS OF THE Frelinghuysen Morris Township, NJ https://www.arboretumfriends.org/
CENTRAL PARK New York, NY http://www.centralparknyc.org
RIVERSIDE PARK New York, NY https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/riverside-park
BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDEN Brooklyn, NY https://www.bbg.org/collections/cherries
SUBARU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Philadelphia, PA http://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/subaru-cherry-blossom-festival/
SHOFUSO Japan American Society Philadelphia, PA http://japanphilly.org/shofuso/
WASHINGTON DC CHERRY BLOSSOM 2021 Washington, DC https://cherryblossomwatch.com/

Indoor Blooming Cherry Blossoms

I had the pleasure of doing a mini-photo shoot at Westfield Garden State Plaza. Look no further for those who suffer from allergies or want to take photos with over five different floral-themed backgrounds.

Visit the Floral Escape pop-up!

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