October Colours of the Arbutus Tree at Jack Point

The month of October is a great month for catching some of Nature's brightest colours. On this occasion I've taken a walk in Biggs Park, out along Jack Point. Shortly after parking the car and starting along the shore with a view to the city of Nanaimo, walkers encounter a bit of an Arbutus (Madrona to our American friends ) grove. Usually known for it's bright, reddish, and at times quite greenish, bark, the Arbutus tree also bears some wonderfully orange seeds or berries.

The fruit (berries) of the Arbutus
(Arbutus menziesii) tree. (2012-10-17)

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