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TIL the Arbutus tree is the only native broadleaf evergreen tree in Canada and is only grown in the south of BC (lemmy.ca)
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Here are more nerdy details on the plant: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/silviculture/tree-species-selection/tree-species-compendium-index/arbutus

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[โ€“] Springtime@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I love this tree. It's so beautiful. Seeing it from a boat at the cliffs of a coastline makes for such a gorgeous and unusual view.

[โ€“] crazycanadianloon@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

The red on it is definitely striking!