ALEXANDRIA, VA – We sent our photographer, Lucelle O’Flaherty’ out to take a few shots of the flowering pink cherry trees in Alexandria yesterday, and ran into resident Joyce Bliss at her home on Lee Street.
“I was taking a few photos of the pink cherry trees on this street,” said O’Flaherty, fighting the wind to get some good pictures. “And the homeowner showed up!”
Dressed coincidentally in matching pink, Bliss was thrilled to show off the special tree in front of her blue townhouse.
“My mom passed on April 3, 1989. The city by chance planted the tree on April 3 in 2017. In addition to the date, it felt meaningful because she [her mother] was a such an avid and gifted gardener,” Bliss shared.
The tree is a showstopping Okame Flowering Cherry, just like the ones that bloom in the nation’s capitol. It turns out that Okame cherry trees also provide a beautiful fall foliage display when the leaves turn yellow, orange and red. It is also the most heat, humidity, and drought tolerant flowering cherry tree.
To see cherry blossoms in Alexandria, Virginia, visit locations like Founder’s Park, River Farm, and explore Old Town Alexandria’s streets, especially the 100 block of Wolfe Street, near the waterfront. The National Park Service predicts peak bloom for the cherry trees in the DC area to be between March 28 and 31.
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Founder’s Park:
Located at 351 N Union St, Alexandria, Virginia, this park offers waterfront views and plenty of cherry blossoms.
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River Farm:
Situated at 7931 E Boulevard Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308, River Farm is another great spot to enjoy the blossoms.
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Old Town Alexandria:Take a stroll along the picturesque streets of Old Town, especially the 100 block of Wolfe Street, near the waterfront.
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