Sunshine Coast/Gulf Islands

Here is a small ‘Whitcomb’ on Seventh, north of Gower Pt Rd. It’s blooming, too.

 

This ‘Whitcomb’ is in a private garden, but visible from 2nd Street, just off Ocean Beach Esplanade.
Blooming early, just like the rest of them.

 

‘Whitcomb’ blooming now in Langdale.
With that north exposure, I don’t think this tree sees much sunlight. Maybe before I wake up.

 

An early peek at our tree friends “the twisted sisters) at BC Ferries Langdale

lots of buds

(insert proper tree name pls)

 

‘Little Twist’

The branches really are a little twisted.

 

Little Twist today - February 26/26

 

Nice ‘Whitcomb’ still blooming in West Sechelt at Jasper Rd and Mills Rd.


No, it is not growing out of the rock.

 

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 bloom now.

 

There are still a few ‘Little Twist’ blossoms on the potted trees at Langdale Ferry Terminal.

 

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

 

@Willard - is this a cherry or plum?

near Harmony Hall in Gibsons

 

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

I wonder why one of four blooms ahead of other three

also - staff are curious if anything should be done about lichen/moss on the trees. If yes, what? Etc.

 

The tree at Sunnycrest Mall, 900 Gibsons Way

around North parking and Super Valu loading dock.

I’ve also included two pix of official Canada Post stamps available at the nearby London Drugs Post Office desk (and at many other Canada Post offices)

 

Same reason some kids, even in the same family, get wisdom teeth before other kids - living things develop at different rates. At Burrard Station, some 'Akebono' trees were at least 20% in bloom last week, while others had no open flowers. It just is.

From Does Moss Grow on Trees? And Is It Harmful? - ScienceInsights:

You might want to read the whole article.

 

‘Whitcomb’

 

Thank you Georgia Strait for posting these beautiful stamps.

And a special thank you to Douglas Justice!

 

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



Notice the separation between the petals - one of the ways I can make sure it’s ‘Pandora’.

 

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

 

They really are lovely

I know where a Kanzan is locally Gibsons

where are examples of Somei-yoshino? Maybe Winegarden Park (overlooking Gibsons Harbour near the old piano)

here is the official website for collectors

https://store.canadapost-postescanada.ca/store-boutique/en/10/c/stamps-and-collectibles

 

‘Accolade’ starting to bloom on Pilling Road.

 

There are couple of young ‘Accolade’ on Franklin Road west of Cochrane. Blossoms are more impressive than the trees.

 

The ito-zakura on Oceanmount has had its annual Gibsons haircut.
Lots of buds on it.

 

Here’s a palapa with a hidden swing arm.

‘Beni-shidare’ on Franklin Road.

 

‘Beni-shidare’ beginning to blossom in Roberts Creek. Visible from Lower Road, east of Agnes.

Complete with hanging hammock chair.

 

This ‘Beni-shidare’ is at least 40 years old, according to owner of B&B on Westly Road in Davis Bay.