DC Cherry Blossoms Reach Stage 5: Puffy White Blossom. Imagine this: soft, white blossoms cover every branch. The air smells sweet. A gentle breeze makes petals fall like snow. The DC cherry blossoms are putting on a show. It's a time of pure joy, and it's all thanks to these lovely, little flowers. The cherry blossoms go through different stages. Each one is special. It starts with tiny green buds. Then, they grow longer. Next, you see stems. After that, little florets appear. Stage 5 is "puffy white". That's when peak bloom happens. The best time to see these blooms …