Washington state cherry blossoms

Winter might not be over yet, but one of the earliest signs of spring is when the cherry blossoms bloom.

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The pop of pink and white clusters is so stunning that people travel from all over the world to see them. Just like Oklahoma’s famous redbud trees, the ornamental cherries are flowering trees that bloom towards the end of winter and act as a symbol of renewal.

Their colorful, sweet-smelling blossoms are hard to miss—but if you don’t act fast, you actually might just miss them!

The cherry blossom season doesn’t last long; in fact, you only have about a month to see them.

One of the most famous places to see the cherry blossoms in America is in Washington D.C., around the national monuments where over 3,000 trees were first planted in 1912. The trees were originally a gift of friendship from Japan, where they’re referred to as “sakura.” Though many people simply snap a few photos when they see the cherry blossoms bloom, in Japan, the flower holds a special meaning.

It’s customary to take part in a centuries-old tradition known as “ha

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