What are the lovely blooming trees in arlington, va. They look lilac-ish. Very bring pink or white trees.?

Could be crepe myrtle. I live in VA and they're everywhere blooming right now. White and pink.What are the lovely blooming trees in arlington, va. They look lilac-ish. Very bring pink or white trees.?
Yes, I believe John C is correct. To quote from this website http://www.nps.gov/nacc/cherry ';The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, signal the coming of Spring with an explosion of life and color surrounding the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin in a sea of pale pink and white.';What are the lovely blooming trees in arlington, va. They look lilac-ish. Very bring pink or white trees.?
I believe you are seeing two different trees.


Here is a couple of pictures that should help you identify them:


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http://www.naturehills.com/product/yoshi鈥?/a>
Cherry trees maybe?