Douglas Justice

Cherry blossom trees by the Asian Centre at UBC

Cherry picking the best spots to enjoy Vancouver’s blooms

We spoke with Douglas Justice (he/him), associate director of horticulture and collections at the UBC Botanical Garden, about how the recent cold snap may affect this year’s blossoms, his favourite locations to enjoy the blooms, and how these trees have become so iconic in Vancouver.

Mar 16, 2023

Spring has arrived in Metro Vancouver, and that means it’s time for cherry blossoms

Global News spoke to Douglas Justice, associate director of horticulture and collections at the UBC Botanical Garden, about the early arrival of cherry blossom in Vancouver.

Apr 2, 2019

Why do leaves change colour in the fall?

Why do leaves change colour in the fall?

Douglas Justice, associate director of UBC’s Botanical Gardens and Centre for Plant Research, talks about the changing colours of fall and the joys of gardening in colder weather.

Oct 2, 2013