The Urbanist's Guide to Beating the Seattle Cherry Blossom Crowds

The Urbanist published an updated interactive map showing over 45,000 flowering stone fruit trees across Seattle, an increase from last year’s 44,000 documented trees thanks to improved data from the Seattle Department of Transportation. The map identifies 17,000+ flowering cherries including Japanese, Yoshino, Higan, and Sargent varieties, with the UW Quad, Washington Park Arboretum, and Lake Washington Boulevard near Seward Park highlighted as popular viewing destinations alongside lesser-known locations throughout the city.