The cherry trees in the nation’s capital have reached stage three of their bloom cycle as they progress toward their flowery peak.

The first stage of the cherry blossom's peak bloom is the green bud stage, which usually happens about 20 days before the peak. Once stage one occurs, each stage happens about every three to five days. The final stage signals peak bloom, when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are in full flower.

NPS says that D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom this year sometime between March 28 and March 31.