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  1. Georgia Strait replied to the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    They really are lovely I know where a Kanzan is locally Gibsons where are examples of Somei-yoshino? Maybe Winegarden Park...

    Mar 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM
  2. Georgia Strait liked Willard's post in the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    This ‘Whitcomb’ is in the backyard of property on Franklin and Cochrane. Photos taken from back alley. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  3. Georgia Strait liked Willard's post in the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    Thanks for posting the ‘Pandora’ on Harmony Lane, Georgia Strait. You inspired me to take a look for myself. Very, very cold and wet...

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  4. Georgia Strait attached a file to the thread Strangely-growing tree.

    oh one day it may happen ! meanwhile - Google Lens is in Google Photos on my phone, it is in upper right hand corner - three dots see...

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  5. Georgia Strait liked Garry Oak's post in the thread Strangely-growing tree.

    Very smart! I had never heard of the Google Lens tool. Thank you. I know it's a horrible thing to say but wouldn't that burl make...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
  6. Georgia Strait liked wcutler's post in the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    Same reason some kids, even in the same family, get wisdom teeth before other kids - living things develop at different rates. At...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
  7. Georgia Strait liked Pieter's post in the thread Best Shrub for Bees?.

    My vote goes for Weigela florida 'Variegata'. My main shrub showed it's first flowers May 5th and the last ones early November......

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  8. Georgia Strait attached a file to the thread Strangely-growing tree.

    … I searched the image using Google Lens tool and it appears to be a maple with a burl please see images attached - address confirmed...

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  9. Georgia Strait attached a file to the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    The tree at Sunnycrest Mall, 900 Gibsons Way around North parking and Super Valu loading dock. I’ve also included two pix of official...

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  10. Georgia Strait liked Willard's post in the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    I’ve only noticed one ‘Okame’ on the entire Sunshine Coast in 8 years. Located at 6420 Gale Ave North, near the B & B. It’s in full...

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  11. Georgia Strait attached a file to the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    Little Twist (or as we call them, the twisted sisters) at Langdale this cold, stormy March 2026 day. Outside temp around 3C. I wonder...

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  12. Georgia Strait attached a file to the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    @Willard - is this a cherry or plum? near Harmony Hall in Gibsons

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  13. Georgia Strait attached a file to the thread Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands.

    A chilly March 2026 day for cherry blossom Pandora on Harmony Lane, in the Gibsons Bay Area neighbourhood

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