Yoshino Cherry grows quickly to 20 feet, has beautiful bark but is a relatively short-lived tree. It has upright to horizontal branching, making it ideal for planting along walks and over patios.

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WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C.'s beloved Yoshino cherry tree known as "Stumpy" was removed from the Tidal Basin this spring, but hope remains as cuttings from the tree have taken root.

The Japanese flowering cherry trees now in serene flower around Washington's Tidal Basin are, for the most part, clones of a single plant favored in 19th-century Tokyo and named Somei-Yoshino.

The Yoshino cherry tree needs to be planted in an area with full sun, medium water needs and with soil that is well drained. The soil can be clay, loam or sand as acidic.

Yoshino cherry trees typically live between 50 and 60 years. But, with the proper care and feeding from arborists, some of the nation’s trees have doubled their life span.

The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin reached peak bloom on Thursday, the National Park Service said. Peak bloom is when 70% of the blossoms on the Yoshino cherry trees have bloomed, NPS said.

Yoshino cherry trees circle the Tidal Basin and spill north onto the Washington Monument grounds. But there are 11 other varietals of cherry blossom trees.

The Yoshino variety is some of the longest living with an average lifespan of 80 to 100 years. Checking out the cherry blossom trees? Make sure to submit your photos to KOMO News' Chime In.

The number one rule of cherry blossom season: Climbing the fragile trees is prohibited. The broken tree was irreparably damaged and was to be removed Friday night. No matter how much you want to ...

The Japanese flowering cherry trees now in serene flower around Washington’s Tidal Basin are, for the most part, clones of a single plant favored in 19th-century Tokyo and named Somei-Yoshino.