We start with the name sake of Leaning Oaks - the Garry Oak (Quercus garryana). The wild Welsh corgi is a frequent visitor to these meadows. These gnarly trees range from the east coast of Vancouver Island south to California.
Here is a great blog that sums up a whole lot of great tidbits about this lovely tree: http://www.scilogs.com/expiscor/ten-facts-about-garry-oaks/ EFlora: http://linnet.geog.ubc.ca/Atlas/Atlas.aspx?sciname=Quercus+garryana
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AuthorsTwo biologists on a beautiful property armed with cameras, smart phones and a marginal knowledge of websites took up the challenge of documenting one species a day on that property. Join along! Posts and photographs by Leah Ramsay and David Fraser (unless otherwise stated); started January 1, 2014. Categories
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