Cherry blossoms are in peak bloom in WA. Here are 8 places in Tacoma you can find them
The cherry blossom is a tree synonymous with Japanese culture and springtime, but the vibrant pink bloom has planted its roots in Washington state ...
The cherry blossom is a tree synonymous with Japanese culture and springtime, but the vibrant pink bloom has planted its roots in Washington state for over a century. Cherry blossoms first landed on American soil in 1912 as a gift from the people of Japan to the United States, according to Metro Parks Tacoma. Although the trees were intended to be primarily planted in Washington, D.C., they arrived from Japan in Seattle, and Puget Sound quickly adopted the cherry blossom as their own. But the window to see the trees in full bloom is brief.