The Chicago Park District is now officially on “cherry blossom watch” as buds have burst forth on trees in the grove, with some even starting to open. Peak blossom is still a couple of weeks away, officials said.
Anticipation is building as the cherry trees in Jackson Park’s grove are in the initial stages of their spectacular annual bloom.
The grove, which rims the Columbia Basin at the south steps of the Museum of Science and Industry, was initially planted in 2013 and additions have since brought the total number of cherry trees to 190. There are four varieties of cherry trees in the grove, with blooms ranging from white to deep pink. The newest trees were planted in fall 2022 and aren’t expected to bloom this spring.
As interest in the blossoms continues to grow, the Park District and museum have come up with more ways for Chicagoans to enjoy the experience, including a self-guided listening tour introduced in 2022. This year, the museum will open its south doors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the bloom period to allow guests to exit and reenter.
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