Growing up on the east coast of Vancouver Island, the arbutus tree is part of your experiential landscape. Arbutus trees contribute to the context that shapes your vision of natural beauty and ecological aesthetics. From its peeling crimson bark to its twisted burly limbs, Arbutus draw people to touching them; they are a tactile experience for children and adults.

These two pictures are taken on Thetis Island, across the Stuart Channel from Chemainus.

This arbutus is growing parellel to the ground

The base of this large arbutus is about 5-6 feet in diameter.