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Trees of Victoria by Collin Varner
A wander’s guide by Collin Varner to more than 200 species found throughout Greater Victoria, BC.
This compact, user-friendly guidebook introduces more than 200 species, cultivars, and varieties of Victoria’s incredibly diverse tree inventory—from Garry oak to Douglas fir, giant redwood to Japanese maple—found throughout the parks, woodlands, and urban green spaces of Victoria, BC.
Accessible for locals and visitors alike, Trees of Victoria: A Wanderer’s Guide covers Victoria proper, as well as Oak Bay, Uplands, South Saanich, James Bay, and Esquimalt, highlighting all the main visitor attractions along the way.
“Trees tell the story of a city, and Collin Varner’s vibrant guide brings Victoria alive.”
—David Tracey, bestselling author of Vancouver Tree Book and founding executive director of Tree City
“Collin Varner’s Trees of Victoria is a wonderful introduction to the Garden City’s rich arboreal heritage. Subtitled 'A Wanderer’s Guide,' this book includes a section on self-guided walking tours, tree rambles for Victoria visitors and residents alike. Trees of Victoria is a useful reference that ought to be on the bookshelf of all Victoria tree-lovers.”
—Andy MacKinnon, co-author of Mushrooms of BC and six western North American plant guides
“Curious walkers, dendrophiles, and anyone who enjoys learning a bit more about their surroundings will appreciate this guide, which provides interesting etymology and traditional uses as well as identification tips.”
—Ailene Kane Ettinger, ecologist and conservation biologist
“An enchanting guide to Victoria’s urban forest, this book is both a celebration of the city’s botanical treasures and an indispensable resource for tree enthusiasts. With its captivating details and thoughtful insights, it invites readers to see Victoria as the living, breathing arboretum it truly is."
—Lorien Nesbitt, assistant professor and internationally recognized scholar of urban forestry and environmental justice at the University of British Columbia
