WASHINGTON - Washington's iconic cherry trees are expected to reach peak bloom a little over a week after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to the U.S. capital later this month for a meeting with President Donald Trump, local officials said Thursday.
During a press conference on Washington's annual cherry blossom festival, Kevin Griess, superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks, disclosed that the predicted bloom dates are from March 29 to April 1, later than usual due to cold weather.
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