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Propping up the building on the corner of 1st and Vine.
Latest - August 2010
There are some fabulous trees in private gardens around Kitsilano and a few that look like they are at one with the buildings they juxtapose. You'd be hard pressed not to notice this beauty at the corner of 1st and Vine.
Common name: Lawson Cypress
Proper name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
'Stewartii'
Looking past the Black Locusts to the Weeping Willows in Kits Beach Park.
Latest - July 2010
When you arrive at the Weeping Willows on this urban nature walk (Tree 3): stand with your back to the water and look past the Willows to a row of Black Locusts on the West Side of Arbutus St at Creelman Ave In Kitsilano Beach Park.
Common name: Black Locust or AcaciaProper name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Quote
"I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree."
"Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree."
Joyce KILMER 1886-1918. American Poet
"Trees" (1914)
Rising up from the corner of 3rd Ave and Trutch.
Latest - June 2010
There are some really unique trees growing in private gardens all over Kits. We think this cedar (picture) looks rather prehistoric.
Lots of flowers to see this month, don't miss them. Tulip Trees are in bloom (Tree 6 on the walk), Red Horse-Chestnut, Laburnum and Dogwoods to name but a few.
Flowering Horse Chestnut in Vanier Park.
Latest - May 2010
Beautiful Horse Chestnut trees are flowering all over Vancouver now and you'll find quite a few in Kits. Easily recognisable from their tall, upright clusters of white flowers and big palm-like leaves (see inset). What a great tree: it produces showy flowers in spring and if that were not enough, beautiful shiny conkers in the fall. It works hard to keep us interested, so be sure to give it some appreciation if you get the chance.
Proper name: Aesculus Hippocastanum
Three blossoming trees at Kits Beach Parking Area
Latest - April 2010
"...Loveliest of trees, the cherry now
Is hung with bloom along the bough,
And stands about the woodland ride
Wearing white for Eastertide....."
Loveliest of trees, the cherry now by A E Houseman
Enjoy them while they last!
Cherry blossoms on Whyte Ave, off Chestnut St at
start of walk
Latest - March 2010
The Cherry blossoms have definitely arrived! Make the most of Vancouver during its famous pink period. There are lots of other things to see around Kits too, like the budding Red Maples and flowering Magnolias. A great time to do the walk!
Kitsilano Beach Park
Latest - Feb 10
Are you coming for the Winter Olympics and have a day to spare between events? Why not check out Kitsilano: it's beautiful all year round. Spring feels like it is on its way early this year, so look out for sprouting blossoms on your walk!
Tulip Trees line 10th Ave from Blenheim to Dunbar
Latest - Jan 10
kitsTREEmap shows the best of Kitsilano at all times of the year. The trees look magnificent in winter. Some of the tree-lined streets offer intricate black webbed canopies that will take your breath away as you walk beneath them.