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    Who's eating my trees?

    Oh NO! Terrible beavers! but I'm sure they were very cute.
    Post by: nmelzer, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: Vancouver Cherry Blog
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    West End / Stanley Park

    Re: Downtown We stumbled on a lovely tree today, which I think is Ukon. The yellowish colour was extremely evident. It is by the Stanley Park...
    Post by: nmelzer, May 8, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Fairview

    Thanks Wendy! Of course! I didn't think of the root stock. Interesting about the distinctive leaves, I will remember that!
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Fairview

    There is a pretty double row of Kanzan along Oak Street just in front of Vancouver General Hospital which are opening. While I was admiring them,...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Kanzan

    Beach Grove Park in Tsawwassen (Delta), next to Beach Grove Elementary School. See photos in Tsawwassen. I used the Festival Map application to...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: VCBF Cultivar Locations
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    Kerrisdale

    Akebono on Carnavon south of 45th April 15, 2011. Starting to decline, with many petals falling, but still very beautiful. This is on the...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    West Point Grey

    Jericho Beach April 16, 2011. [edited by wcutler: removed comments regarding which neighbourhood this belongs in] Anyway, this is a long...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Fairview

    West 2nd Ave A group of three young trees in the courtyard of The Waterfall Building on West 2nd, 1/2 block west of the entrance to Granville Island.
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Kerrisdale

    Maple Grove Park I'm sure everyone knows these Akebono at Maple Grove Park. They were just perfect this afternoon.
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Tsawwassen and Ladner

    Akebono at the Ferry Terminal Wendy, yes the Beach Grove Park one is Kanzan. I will be sure to look at the grafting. Douglas mentioned...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Tsawwassen and Ladner

    Kanzan at Beach Grove Park This tree is just buds now, but it's only a few sunny days away from blooming. The full-bloom photo is from last...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Dunbar-Southlands

    Marine Drive & Glendalough I had just a moment in very bad light to step out of the car and get this fantastic group on a pricey corner lot...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Tsawwassen and Ladner

    Akebono on Ladner Trunk Road This very nice thick row is just off the highway. If you are heading from Vancouver to the ferry you should turn...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Fairview

    Akebono at Granville Island There is an absolutely spectacular mature grove of five huge trees in full bloom now, on the south side of the...
    Post by: nmelzer, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    Tsawwassen and Ladner

    Shirotae: Tsawwassen, Stahaken district North end of Pacific Drive Sorry about the plum. This one is a cherry, I promise. :D In fact, I think...
    Post by: nmelzer, Mar 27, 2010 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs