Why go in fall, though?

Fall is the best time to plant a tree in Seattle so your new tree can settle in before the hot dry summer months. For an in depth"how to" on planting and caring for your new tree, check out this video of our Planting and Care Webinar. The cones are barrel shaped and sit upright on the stems.

7 gallon container tree. Shore pine (Pinus contorta var. contorta) 50' / 30'. 12+ feet. A uniquely shaped native conifer that makes an excellent yard tree. A highly adaptable tree that thrives in poor soils, rocky sites, and even in boggy conditions. Dec 15, Despite the dominance of evergreens in the area, the city also boasts a large variety of deciduous trees such as Japanese Maple and Western Red Cedar, which change color beautifully.

The best time to see fall colors in Seattle is October, although the exact timing depends on the weather. Sep 29, Seattle Japanese Garden maple trees in fall – shrubclean.bar (listed going north to south within the Seattle city limits) Green Lake Park is one of Seattle’s most beloved parks, located in north Seattle.

The park is a natural preserve for hundreds of species of trees and plants, as well as numerous birds and waterfowl. Aug 27, One last thing -- keep in mind that trees at high elevations turn first, in early to mid-October, while those at lower elevations are best viewed later in the month. Monte CristoEstimated Reading Time: 6 mins.

Oct 20, Another Seattle gem, Kubota Garden brings a little flair to typical fall colors. Though the plants are indigenous to the area and follow their other flora friends’ range of hues, the design of the garden’s layout is Japanese. Stroll through this public park for an exotic display of vegetation Washingtonians already know and shrubclean.bar: Jacklyn Grambush. Sep 23, Kubota Garden. Stroller-friendly, dog-friendly and serene, Kubota Garden in south Seattle is a hidden gem within the city.

Kids will love seeing the waterfall and the fish pond, and you’ll appreciate the stunning array of Japanese maples, total stand-outs this time of shrubclean.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.