The peak blooms for the cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin in the District of Columbia were on Thursday, April 10th, but the buds on our tree at Heath have just started flowering. We are 28 miles from Washington and at a much higher elevation. Located in the western part of Virginia, this makes the soil conditions and climate drastically different from within the city, and causes our cherry blossoms to mature a few weeks later.
Lately, we have notice community members driving up to our home taking pictures of the tree since, they missed the festivities and the Cherry Blossom Parade in the District. A few of the neighbors will actually get out of their cars to ask if they may photograph the blossoms. But, no matter what your vantage may be while taking pictures of this tree, your photographs are surely going to turn out absolutely gorgeous!
Photograph stylishly,
K
Stylish Heath 
Hello Stylish Heath……….absolutely gorgeous indeed. If I lived near you I would camp out underneath the tree in lieu of taking photos. What a spectacular Cherry tree you have at Heath. I remember your post last April ’13 of this beautiful tree and this year the pics look even more defined and scenic. Look at those blossoms……………thanks for this post because I can’t get enough of the Cherry tree. Nice! Enjoy spring.
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Spring has definitely arrived and these blossoms are gorgeous to look at after the frigid winter. I am pleased you have recalled past post about this decorative tree. Enjoy the joys of spring!!!!
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I never knew there were cherry blossoms on Heath and am profoundly impressed with their beauty and splendor. Absolutely splendid pictures. And yes we are finally experiencing the blooms and fecundity of all nature’s gifts of spring. Without a doubt this is my favorite time of year. Keep the posts coming!
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