A Complete Guide to Washington Park Arboretum Seattle - Varieties of Plants and Quiet Trails

Washington Park Arboretum is a project started collectively by The University of Washington, The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department and the Arboretum Foundation.

The project targets to improve the Washington Park of Seattle, known for being a home to numerous plant and tree species. It is a 230 acre park located near Lake Washington and is a popular destination for those who wish to explore rare plant species some of which are found nowhere else.

The park has been given the status of being a special purpose park as it accommodates over 40,000 species of trees, shrubs and plants not only to conserve them, but also to help in scientific and educational researches. The project aims at restoring the condition of the park that has been an issue of concern due to dying pants and trees.

Visitors to the park can enjoy the company of some of the exotic varieties of plants and trees. Asiatic Maples, Camellias, Japanese Maples, Hollies, Larches, Lindens, Legumes, Mountain Ashes, Walnut Family and many other interesting species are worth admiring.

Pacific Connections Garden within the Washington Park is the section to explore wonderful varieties of plants from Australia, New Zealand, China, Chile and Cascadia.

You must visit Woodland Garden in the park to explore Japanese maples in autumn and dogwood in spring.

Witt Winter Garden is the home to cedars, firs and various shrubs and perennials. Silk tassel, sweet box, rhododendron and barberries are the major attractions of this section. Cottonwoods, willows, alder grove, sleek madrona and pines can be found at the shoreline of the park.