Explore Flowering Cherries Beyond the Tidal Basin

March 1st 2024

Beyond the Tidal Basin explores the remarkable beauty of ornamental cherry trees as well as the National Arboretum’s long history with them. This self-guided tour visits 40 sites spread out across 450 acres. Each tree is marked with a large number on a stake. The tour’s route is approximately three miles. If you are walking, be sure to allow for adequate time. If driving, please park only in designated areas and always keep two wheels

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NOTICE: Boxwood and Perennial Collections Closed Until Further Notice

March 22nd 2023

In early August 2022, USDA-ARS discovered Boxwood blight on a small number of plants in the National Boxwood Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA). Because the collection has been frequently monitored, the disease was caught very early, giving staff time to implement measures to prevent spread. The Boxwood Collection (and the Perennial Collections that are in the same location) will be closed to the public until further notice

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