As spring approaches, the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., and its surrounding areas come into full bloom, bursting into a spectacle of pink and white that draws more than a million visitors every year.

But the best guess, as of publication, is that the blooms will be in view toward the middle of the month, around Monday, March 17. Visitors can check Duke Gardens’ website ( gardens.duke.edu/cherry-blossoms) to see daily photo updates and soon, watch a livestream of the cherry allée. Last year, peak bloom was around March 20, 2024.