Arbutus trees are the only native non-deciduous trees in Canada and they are found only on Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal areas of British Columbia. They don't shed their leaves but old bark peels off regularly. The new bark is a light green at first and then turns this lovely shade of red. They can be seen all round Victoria clinging to rocky outcrops, particularly near the ocean.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Arbutus
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Beautiful composition and light, Ben, catching the natural movement of trunks and limbs. All the best.
Great photograph, Ben. I had no idea these trees grew so far north. Here in Mendocino county, California, we call them madrones, but old-timers in nearby counties often call them madronas. Thanks for the pic.
USElaine brought me here to your good post after I wrote about Israel's Arbutus trees on June 6.
Nice to compare.
Glad to find your beautiful blog.
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