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Strawberry Tree

Since moving to Washington, I have discovered a great number of new trees. One of my favorites is the Strawberry Tree ( Arbutus unedo ). It is a four-season tree with semi-glossy evergreen leaves and lovely mahogany bark. In autumn, clusters of white flowers appear, bearing a resemblance to Lily-of-the-Valley flowers. And then there are the little fruits, which resemble strawberries that appear at the same time as the flowers. I am not sure why, but I have only seen a few fruits on ours. I don't know if birds are getting them before I see them or what happens. The fruits are said to be edible but not very tasty (to humans). This year, our tree is loaded with flowers, the most I've ever seen. Bees absolutely love it and so do the hummingbirds. The flowers usually continue to appear straight through winter, and it can be blooming even during the coldest periods of winter. Aside from the fact that I have not seen much of the colorful fruits, the major negative note is the fact tha

Nap time

I'm always amused at the places Chester finds to nap!




Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. All that garden and he loves the pots and birdbath. :0)

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  2. Adorable! I thought you'd put him to work getting the garden ready for this weekend.

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  3. Amusing util you get some plants in that pot. He does look quite at home there. I bet if he was an indoors cat he would sleep in the bathroom sink. I have always wondered why cats choose those hard cold places to sleep. How did the tour go?

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  4. Aw, that's adorable. Not sure you'd think it was so cute if he was squashing some pretty flowers!

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