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PHOTOS: DC Cherry Blossoms In Full Bloom

The iconic cherry blossoms have begun to bloom, casting spring pink hues across the nations capitol. See photos here:

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The Washington Monument is visible behind a cherry tree affectionally nicknamed 'Stumpy' as cherry trees enter peak bloom this week in Washington, Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
The Washington Monument is visible behind a cherry tree affectionally nicknamed 'Stumpy' as cherry trees enter peak bloom this week in Washington, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

WASHINGTON, DC-- As predicted, the cherry blossoms are currently in full bloom in the nation's capitol. Visitors from across the country are making the pilgrimage to see the beautiful pink spring trees and their flowering buds.

The trees, initially a gift from Japan in 1912 by Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City, were planted in the Tidal Basin. The festival celebrating the tree's blossoms always draws a huge crowd.

Although DC's Tidal Basin is currently alive with the pink pastel flowering trees, some trees are not thriving quite as well. One infamous tree dubbed "Stumpy" is known for its stump-like appearance and singular branch of flowers.

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Unfortunately, this season's blooms will be the last for Stumpy. Several other cherry blossom trees along with Stumpy will be taken down after all the flowers have fallen. This is due to the rising waters levels from the basin; the salt water has impacted the tree's health.

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But while this might be Stumpy's last stand, the tree is still sporting a full branch of the cherry blossoms.

Make sure to catch a glimpse of the trees before the end of spring. Check out the photos below of the DC cherry blossoms and Stumpy.

People walk along the Tidal Basin as cherry blossom trees are in bloom on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Leigh Vogel/UPI/Shutterstock)
The Jefferson Memorial is seen amid cherry blossoms, which enter their peak bloom this week. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Visitors walk beneath cherry blossoms. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
A visitor takes a photo amid the blooms. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Visitors walk along the Tidal Basin and take photos. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
People walk near the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. (Leigh Vogel/UPI/Shutterstock)
Stumpy the mascot dances near 'Stumpy' the cherry tree at the tidal basin in Washington, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The weakened tree is experiencing its last peak bloom before being removed for a renovation project that will rebuild seawalls around Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park. (AP Photo/Nathan Ellgren)
The Jefferson Memorial is visible behind a cherry tree along the Tidal Basin. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Visitors mingle with the trees. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
The cherry blossom blooms hang over the visitors as they walk by. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
The Washington Monument is visible behind cherry trees along a flood prone area along the Tidal Basin as cherry trees enter peak bloom this week in Washington, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Many of the cherry trees are experiencing their last peak bloom before being removed for a renovation project that will rebuild seawalls around Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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