Mother Nature is teasing us with brief spring snippets, so now’s the time to consult the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossoms map.
If you’re particularly invested in the blush-pink blooms, there’s no better place to venture than the Brooklyn attraction. Not only is it home to gorgeous scenery, but traditional events focused on the flowers and the culture, including Hanami Nights, dance performances, and family activities.
Although we might have some time before cherry blossoms bloom in NYC, you can keep track of the petals’ progress with BBG’s interactive map and plan your outing accordingly.
Check out the Brooklyn Botanic Garden cherry blossom map
So, how does the feature work? Allow us to get you up to speed. Visit the cherry watch map for an aerial view of the garden and corresponding stages of the florals:
- Pre-bloom
- First-bloom
- Peak bloom
- Post-peak bloom
You’ll notice the location of the cherry blossoms are represented by small circles. When you hover above them, you’ll be prompted to a page about the specific type of cherry blossoms in that area, including
- Prunus pendula ‘Pendula Rosea’
- Prunus ‘Accolade’
- Prunus ‘Hata-zakura’
- Prunus ‘Ojochin’
In total, there are 26 cherry blossom species at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and at the time of publication, they’re all in the pre-bloom phase.
Given the polar vortex weather we experienced this winter, it is possible that cherry blossom season could be delayed in NYC, but consult this handy map — as well as the Central Park cherry blossom tracker — to learn more about the adorable floral’s arrival this season!