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TIL the Arbutus tree is the only native broadleaf evergreen tree in Canada and is only grown in the south of BC (lemmy.ca)
submitted 2 years ago by crazycanadianloon to c/britishcolumbia
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Here are more nerdy details on the plant: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/silviculture/tree-species-selection/tree-species-compendium-index/arbutus

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[–] Arghblarg 3 points 2 years ago

We were lucky to manage to get one to take at the back of our yard, it's lasted 6 years so far... slow-growing for sure.