Camellias in the Asiatic Gardens

There were several camellia trees in bloom scattered around the Asiatic Gardens. Most of the blooms were in the red family and at the higher elevations in this area near the Anacostia.

There were also a (very) few dogwoods starting to bloom, some star magnolias near the roadways, and a couple other early blooming trees.

With reports of the Japanese cherry 🍒 trees in bloom near the basin, we’d hoped to see those at the Arboretum but alas, it was too early. Hope to be back in a week or two and catch them in bloom. The staff had already put out the signs for the self-guided cherry tree trail, so we found some cheery cherry trees … just not in bloom. 🍒 🌳Read more