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Cherry blossoms have arrived in Chicago and this year could be incredible.
According to the Chicago Park District, the cherry blossoms in Jackson Park “are currently in varied stages of bloom.”
As of Monday, several trees were showing visible blooms and nearing their peak — and this year’s sight could be even better thanks to recent weather shifts.
“Due to the relatively minor spring fluctuations in weather and temperature, and ample amount of rainfall, we’re looking forward to a robust bloom of the Cherry Blossoms in April 2026,” the park district said in a release. “A majority of the trees have moved to bud Stage 3, and will soon be transitioning to bud stage 4 and 5. This generally means full blossoms in the next 5-10 days.”
Here’s what to know:
How many cherry trees are there?
The trees have been in Chicago’s Jackson Park for over a decade, with 120 of them planted in 2013 and another 50 planted in 2014. In 2022, another 34 were added, and in 2024 and 2025 another 20 were planted. with more expected as the total climbs above 200.
The park has four different varieties of cherry trees, some pink and some white. They include: “Snow Goose,” “Snow Fountains,” “Yoshino” and “Accolade.”
“Please note that a cherry tree blossom is distinguished by a tiny notch at the end of each of its five petals that resembles a heart,” the park district said.
How long will the cherry blossoms last once they bloom?
According to Allie Breen with the Museum of Science and Industry, the blooms “typically only stuck around for one to two weeks.”
Weather shifts can play a role in that time frame, however.
A spokesperson for the park district told NBC Chicago while temps are expected to dip below freezing Monday, “we are confident that they will survive.”
Chicago Park DistrictWhat do the stages mean?
The blooming process is categorized in stages ranging from one through six. Here’s what each means:
Still closed: Buds are visible, but are still closed. Stage 1: Buds are swelling but are still closed. Stage 2: Buds are now beginning to show signs of opening. Stage 3: Buds are opening and the petals will start to be visible within the next few days! Stage 4: Buds are opening and the flowers are visible. Stage 5: Many, if not most, of the buds have opened and now have their white and pink petals exposed! Stage 6: Full bloom- Nearly all of the buds have opened and the trees are now in their most beautiful state. This won’t last long, 3-8 days depending on the weather, so plan your visit to Jackson Park soon! Bloom almost finished: Many of the flower petals are beginning to fall off the trees. The ground is covered in white and pink. The last of the flowers will be gone within a few days. Bloom finished: The trees are done with their spring show for this year. Nearly all of the flower petals have fallen and blown away. Spring is here now in full swing, and the park is bursting to life with green leaves sweeping through the nearby tree canopies.When is the best time to see them?
The park is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The best time to see trees is around stages 5 and 6.
“For best viewing options, we recommend visiting the Cherry Blossom Grove during times with smaller crowds, which include weekday mornings, and early afternoons,” the Park District wrote.
The park district noted that each species of cherry tree will “open up sequentially.”
As of Monday, the trees located on the South end, which includes the oldest “mother tree”, are currently at stages four and five. The remaining trees are in stage three, but approaching four and give “depending on their proximity to the water in the Columbia Basin.”
But there are many “Snow Goose” white blooms still solidly in stage three.
Chicago Park DistrictWhere are the cherry blossoms?
The trees are located in Jackson Park’s Columbia Basin, near 6401 S. Stony Island Ave., just south of Museum of Science and Industry.
A map and parking information is available at chicagoparkdistrict.com/cherry-blossoms.
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