Early blooms in DC as National Cherry Blossom Festival begins

The National Park Service announced an early peak bloom for cherry blossoms, attracting more visitors to the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival draws over a million visitors annually, with a significant portion from outside the local area. After the festival, over 100 cherry trees will be removed for seawall repairs due to flooding damage. The $113 million project aims to replace the trees and improve the area for future generations.

What was the reason for the early peak bloom of the cherry trees this year?

• A warm winter

• Increased rainfall

• Extended daylight hours

• Higher visitor numbers

What percentage of visitors to the National Cherry Blossom Festival come from outside the Maryland, Virginia, DC area?

• 45-50%

• 30-35%

• 20-25%

• 60-65%

What weather conditions can extend the duration of the cherry blossoms?

• Warm weather

• Windy weather

• Cool weather

• Rainy weather

How many cherry trees are planned to be removed for the seawall repair project?

• 200 trees

• 50 trees

• 159 trees

• 100 trees

What is the estimated cost of the seawall repair project?

• $150 million

• $50 million

• $75 million

• $113 million