Explore cherry- and blossom-themed food, drink and retail specials across the neighborhood at over 80 participating businesses. Find out when the UW’s iconic cherry trees hit their peak bloom, plan your visit to campus to see them — and learn more about the picture-perfect blossoms.

Thousands of people come to the UW campus in Seattle to witness the iconic cherry trees in peak bloom. Plan your visit — and consider alternate modes of transportation. Campus visitors can expect significant traffic congestion, limited parking and street closures.

As of March 15, the cherry trees in the UW Quad are mostly green buds and a few florets, where the folded-up petals are emerging. The trees will likely hit 10% bloom, meaning one in every 10 buds has erupted in pink or white blossoms, the week of March 20.

6 days ago · Yet another reminder of why life is best in the Pacific Northwest: Welcome to our annual show of the iconic cherry blossoms at the University of Washington. The 29 Yoshino cherry trees that line the UW Quad welcome throngs of visitors each year. While the weather teased us all week, Saturday shined bright for us to capture the masses enjoying the 2025 …

Mar 14, 2025 · As peak bloom looms on the horizon, many are wondering when is the best time to visit the iconic Yoshino cherry trees in the Quad. Keep reading for everything to know about the UW cherry blossoms, the best time to visit and when you can expect to see peak bloom in 2025.

The clouds of rosy pink blossoms will match the color of terra cotta panels on the Collegiate Gothic buildings surrounding them. For a week or two, the Quad will be a fairyland of color, and when the petals fall from the trees, a gentle snow will linger on the lawns and brick walkways.

Mar 27, 2024 · Spring in Seattle brings one of the most magical sights in the city—the cherry blossoms at the University of Washington Quad! Every March, the iconic Yoshino cherry trees burst into full bloom, creating a breathtaking canopy of pink and white flowers.

Mar 14, 2025 · To check the status of the UW Quad cherry blossoms, view the live webcam: Here are some of the best parks and locations to see cherry blossoms in Seattle from about mid-March to mid-April. (Listed roughly going north to south in Seattle)

Mar 12, 2025 · University of Washington’s 29 cherry blossom trees in and around the quad always draws a crowd. It’s not just the area near Red Square, either. Clones of those cherry blossom trees are scattered around the campus, says UW arborist Sara Shores, while more Yoshinos cluster around Drumheller Fountain.

Feb 24, 2025 · I’ll be sharing where to go in Seattle and the surrounding cities to find the cherry blossoms. Here are 6 spots to see the cherry blossoms in the Greater Seattle area 1. The Quad at the University of Washington. Photo by: Jenny Roso Photography. One of the most popular places to see the cherry blossoms in Seattle is at the University of ...