Detail of Arbutus in Roche Cove Park, Sooke |
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Some of the Arbutus noted are street trees in urban areas, while others can be found in more natural and remote settings. All are amazing trees surviving in a harsh, coastal environment. Often living on rocks in marginal soil not far from the ocean, these tough trees withstand constant pounding from water and wind storms. When a calmer summer arrives, Arbutus are denied water for extended lengths of time during these droughts.
Big Arbutus and Douglas-fir, Roche Cove Park, Sooke Click on photo for larger image. |
This is a very interesting, low carbon method to see some of the urban trees without leaving your own home. A good rainy day winter activity.
Do you have a favourite Arbutus on Vancouver Island? Please leave a comment below letting us know where it is.
There is a living arbutus on East Saanich Road that measures 6.85 m circumference, the location is 48.60861, -123.42139. I am the author of the treesofvictoria.com website and I have measured the Thetis Islandarbutus at 6.49 m circumference but it is dead. You may wish to check this one out. James Clowater
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