NIH’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom
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Cherry blossoms line the road leading to MLP-7.
Photo: Eric Bock
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Cherry blossoms in front of Bldg. 1.
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Blossoms next to Bldg. 50, also known as the Louis Stokes Laboratories.
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Blooms near the Clinical Center’s north entrance
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Cherry blossoms near Bldg. 15H, one of the “Officer’s Quarters” on NIH’s main campus
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The cherry blossoms on NIH’s Bethesda campus reached peak bloom toward the end of March.
Each spring, the blossoms typically reach peak in late March or early April. Full maturity varies depending on weather conditions. Once peak occurs, the blossoms remain on the trees for about a week. Wind, rain or cooler temperatures can cause the petals to fall off faster.