Victoria, BC (on Vancouver Island)

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  1. Georgia Strait

    Georgia Strait Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    I am lazy —- so I didn’t look at past years for this map location

    is this normal bloom time? For this location

    if not - are trees stressed?

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  2. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Yes, normal for any location. The pink version of the Cherry of the 10th month. They get going around here (and Victoria) in December/January.
    They have not been posted before in Victoria.
     
  3. Willard

    Willard Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Nice pair of ‘Whitcomb’ trees on Yates and Broad in Victoria. Visible from two blocks away.

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    Willard Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    The ‘Fudan-zakura’ located at GoodAcreLake posted by JenD on March 9, 2009 is still standing. It is past peak bloom on February 26, 2025.

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    Willard Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Grand old ‘Shiro-fugen’ at the BC Legislature.
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    Willard Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Not many cherry trees blooming in Victoria as of February 24.

    ‘Whitcomb’ are not blooming yet except for this loner on Gordon and Humboldt, and it is only just starting.

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    Willard Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    The ‘Fudan-zakura’ at Good Acre Lake in Beacon Hill Park does not look well. I was lucky to see even a few blossoms today.

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