Stop to snap some pictures of Mount Hood and the beautiful valley surrounding.

They are also hardy and are not prone to breakage during storms.

Aug 27, Plus, you won’t have to rake leaves in the fall. Coniferous trees are good at providing privacy since they don’t lose their needles. Douglas fir is one of the most common trees in Portland and is also the state tree of Oregon.

They are attractive and live well in /5(68). Sep 26, True to typical Northwest scenery, there are a lot of evergreen trees in Portland. However, tucked away throughout the city are several places where you can enjoy some epic fall foliage. Head out on this short drive to see some of the best fall foliage right in the city. October is the best month for spotting the colorful changing of the bushnotch.bar: Katherine Green. Apr 30, From rural Sauvie Island to downtown’s South Park Blocks, the historic Pittock Mansion to the exotic Japanese Garden, these destinations deliver fantastic fall colors on demand.

Hoyt Arboretum. Packed with 2, unique species of shrubs and trees, Hoyt Arboretum provides a local passport to a globe’s worth of leaf-peeping. Grab a map and look for Japanese maples, magnolias, Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. With over million trees in the city, and most of them deciduous, Portland is awash with spectacular fall colors once the cooler temperatures set in. Savor the seasonal changes during an urban hike, or enjoy the display from a favorite viewing bushnotch.barted Reading Time: 7 mins.

Aug 26, “In Oregon the forest tree species with bright leaf colors in fall are vine, Douglas, and occasionally big-leaf maples, aspen and the deciduous conifer larch” Breen says. “These are often displayed against a primarily green backdrop of conifers, which provides a pleasant contrast.”Estimated Reading Time: 6 mins. Oct 23, Portland’s skyline ignited in orange and red hues this week, as the metro area hit its peak fall foliage season.

The city is alive with the color, smells and crisp air of autumn, but ′s peak Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Sep 19, Washington Park is the best place for a leisurely fall stroll in Portland. Due to tree removal and privacy fencing huge variety of trees from different regions of the world, the park looks stunning during the change of seasons.

Stop by Hoyt Arboretum to see rare tree species or relax in Portland's Japanese Garden while viewing its perfect symmetry and color combinations. Forest Park features more native flora like bigleaf maple.