There S A Tunnel Of Trees At Bayview Farm And Garden In Washington

Located on rural Whidbey Island north of Seattle, Bayview Farm and Garden isn’t your ordinary garden center. Though you can buy home and garden accessories, not to mention plants suited for the Pacific Northwest climate, the garden’s most unique feature is a living tunnel of Laburnum trees.

During the cold, wet winter, garden staff work meticulously to prune, weave, and tie the branches to maintain the tunnel effect. What visitors see during the warmer months, then, is a lush tunnel of green. And, during the late spring, a vibrant layer of yellow flowers. The effect is stunning and attracts people to the garden center just to see the tree tunnel.

Look for the tree tunnel in the nursery section of the garden section.

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Mid-to-late May is usually when the tree tunnel flowers are at their peak, but it’s best to call Bayview Farm and Garden to hear what they think will be the most precise peak time.

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The Laburnum tree, also known as golden chain or golden rain, is well-suited for the oceanic climate of the Pacific Northwest, so it’s an ideal choice for a tree tunnel in Washington state.

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With or without the tree tunnel in bloom, the nursery and greenhouse are lovely to stroll through.

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Inside, the huge store stocks trendy home decor and accessories such as holiday decorations, kitchen supplies, and more. It’s the perfect place to nab a souvenir, or a gift to bring back with you.

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There’s more to this place than the garden center. There’s Flower House Café, open 8am-4pm daily. Combat the gloom of winter in the covered, heated seating area with a cup of coffee. The café also serves breakfast and lunch.

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Visit the website to get more information on the garden center, café, and tree tunnel. Let us know what else you like to do on Whidbey Island in the comments!