Autumn in Central Park is simply magical. The air is crisp, birds are flying through for fall migration, and the expansive tree line is evolving to gold, red, and purple. The Park is home to over 18,000 trees—of which around 17,000 are deciduous, shedding their leaves annually—and they are poised to put on another spectacular show for all the foliage fiends out there. (Sign up for our fall guide to access our arborist-approved foliage tracker!)
These trees show lots of personality during this seasonal change—almost as much as our Park visitors. So while the Central Park Conservancy staff gears up for lots of raking ahead, we have to ask: which Central Park tree would you be?
Plant yourself somewhere comfortable, leaf your cares aside, and branch out into the unknown by taking our autumnal quiz (sorry, we had to). Share your results with us on social by tagging @CentralParkNYC on Twitter and Instagram. And don’t forget to join the conversation with #CentralParkFoliageWatch.
Suggested Reading
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Plants and Trees
What Are Central Park’s Most Colorful Fall Trees?
In appreciation of this photogenic time of year, we asked a Conservancy arborist what trees you should look for this autumn and where to find them.
Tags: Fall / Trees
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About the Conservancy
A Need for Trees: How Central Park Cools the (Urban Heat) Island of Manhattan
When the island of Manhattan faces an extreme “urban heat island” effect, Central Park’s 18,000 trees and 843 acres of paths, lawns, and woodlands offer a much-needed reprieve.
Tags: Summer / Conservancy Staff / Trees / Nature Lovers
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About the Conservancy
A Shared Space: Finding Connection Through Conservation
Urban greenspaces like Central Park connect city dwellers to the intricate and dynamic ecological systems we need for reflection and recreation, and other species count on for survival.
Tags: Conservancy Staff / Pollinators / About the Conservancy / Nature Lovers
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Things to See and Do
Fall's Finest: Appreciating Autumn Through the Eyes of an Arborist
We sat down with Alan Clark, a Conservancy arborist, for a glimpse into the life of Central Park's changing leaves.
Tags: Fall / Trees
