According to the National Park Service – plum trees are D.C.'s earliest flowering fruit trees. Related Articles A look at the 11 different varieties of Cherry Blossoms in DC ...

Ahead of cherry blossom season, the ume or plum blossoms brighten up the colder months in Japan. ... They are widely found in parks and gardens, and are well worth seeking out.

First off, yes, it is too early for cherry blossoms. The flowers folks around town are seeing now are not in fact cherry tree blossoms. They are in fact Japanese plum trees.

Plum blossoms tend to smell sweeter and more floral than cherry blossoms, and finally you can always check your calendar. According to the National Park Service – plum trees are D.C.'s earliest ...