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    Magnolia identification

    Thanks Ron. A week or so after I came across this magnolia at QE Park, I took a photo of another magnolia, nearby in the Park (29th and Cambie)...
    Post by: Branching Out, May 6, 2013 in forum: Magnoliaceae
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    Magnolia identification

    I took these photos around the third week in March, just as the plums were coming into blossom. These are the best photos I have of the magnolia...
    Thread by: Branching Out, May 5, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Magnoliaceae
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    Helwingia japonica

    One more Helwingia japonica from yesterday.
    Post by: Branching Out, May 1, 2013 in forum: Talk about UBC Botanical Garden
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    West End / Stanley Park

    Here are two more photos of the 'Shirofugen' grove in Stanley Park. They were taken during our wonderful walk with Wendy.
    Post by: Branching Out, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs
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    'Kiku-shidare-zakura' - late weeping chrysanthemum-flowered

    These photos were taken at Queen Elizabeth Park early in the season for 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'.
    Post by: Branching Out, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: Ornamental Cherries
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    Juglans...

    Michael and Ron--thank you very much. Will enjoy my reading and head to VanDusen this PM to look at the Chinese walnut at the back of the garden....
    Post by: Branching Out, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Juglans...

    Hi Michael, Thanks for your reply. I have uploaded a few more photos of the tree in question. E.
    Post by: Branching Out, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Juglans...

    Would this id as Juglans nigra or Juglans cinerea?
    Thread by: Branching Out, Jun 18, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Castanea Identification

    Thanks Ron. Knew you would be able to help me.
    Post by: Branching Out, May 11, 2012 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Castanea Identification

    Could someone identify this tree please. Is it, Castanea sativa or C. dentata? Many thanks.
    Thread by: Branching Out, May 10, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Soil preperation

    A soil test is a good idea. Dig a hole and note out how quickly water drains from the hole. Check out the tree insert from Surrey Now that was...
    Post by: Branching Out, May 2, 2011 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Mystery Fruit Found On Campus

    You will see a flower as well as the fruit right now. Don't eat them when they aren't ripe, so I have been told!
    Post by: Branching Out, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification