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.

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.

According to the National Park Service, the most common blossom trees are the Yoshino and Kwanzan. Yoshino cherry trees circle the Tidal Basin and spill north onto the Washington Monument grounds.

Crowds admiring the cherry trees around D.C.’s Tidal Basin are actually seeing a 12 different varieties of blossoms that range from Akebono to Yoshino.

That year, about half the Yoshino cherry tree blossoms were lost. “As the blossoms are starting to emerge, if we get a cold snap then the freezing temperatures can actually burn the blossoms ...

Yoshino cherry trees make for beautiful blooms in spring, but there are lots of factors that may affect their health. Here's how to prevent your tree's death.

Small green buds have arrived on the Yoshino cherry trees around D.C.'s Tidal Basin, marking Stage 1 on the way to peak bloom. This comes as a record high temperature of 81 degrees was reached at ...

Green buds popped up Tuesday on the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin — stage one of six on the path to peak bloom. The National Park Service tracks the six stages: 1, green buds; 2 ...

Local News Yoshino cherry blossoms are not in bloom yet but here is what needs to happen for them to bloom March 23 is the date folks hope these trees will bloom in Third Street Park.

The 29 Yoshino cherry trees are expected to reach peak bloom in the third week of March, consistent with previous years.