Delicate flowerBursting forth, hello springtimeJoy in pink and white Spring is synonymous with cherry blossom season in D.C. Within weeks, cherry trees across the region will overflow with thousands of small pink and white blooms.

D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms have officially reached the halfway point to peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced. The cherry blossoms entered stage three Wednesday, where the flower’s florets have extended.

The cherry trees in the nation’s capital have reached stage three of their bloom cycle as they progress toward their flowery peak.