The Flowering Dogwood’s (Pacific Dogwood) blossom is BC’s floral emblem, and it’s illegal to pick the flowers. They are small trees when mature, up to 15 metres tall with glossy dark green leaves that turn orange in the fall. Dogwoods usually flower in spring, with a...
Although sapsuckers drill holes in horizontal lines in tree bark, it’s unlikely they’ll hurt the tree over time, and in the meantime, you’ll have the opportunity to watch one of these birds up close. On rare occasions, sapsuckers will focus on a small tree and drill...
There are thousands of domestic bee colonies across the province, and interest is growing as we learn the importance of protecting them for crop production. Pollinators, largely domestic honeybees, are essential for the formation of fruit and the abundant crops...
There are over 500 species of the magnificent oak growing in Europe, China, Asia, North Africa, Mexico and North America. European mythology labels the oak tree as sacred, symbolizing nobility and strength with mythical properties and ancient tribes around the world...
We may be wondering what landscaping chores are in queue as we watch our lawns and trees green-up with the arrival of spring. If you discover winter damage to your hedge, now is the time to sharpen your clippers and remove tattered or broken limbs. It’s time to clean...
Also known as living fossil trees, the following species are evidenced by fossil records. Many fossil trees and plants can be found at specialty nurseries throughout Southcentral BC and planted into coastal gardens and semi-arid regions throughout the...
