Many beautiful plants and shrubs happen to flower during the winter. A very noticeable one right now is Hamamelis (Witch Hazel). 

You can find the yellow and red varieties in Queen's Park, close to Centennial Lodge. Orange varieties are located at Sapperton plaza, and along the Quayside Boardwalk in the 2nd perennial bed.

Viburnum bodnantense ('dawn'), is another favorite flowering shrub just starting to show itself along the Quayside Boardwalk. 

If you spot a favourite plant in New Westminster Parks, be sure to share your photos by tagging @newwestrec on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Fun Fact: Witch hazel is known for its loud seed pod dispersal. Needing a full year to mature and has been clocked at 45 km / per hour!

Hamamelis Yellow, Queen's Park close to Centennial Lodge.

Hamamelis Red, Queen's Park close to Centennial Lodge.

Hamamelis Orange, Sapperton plaza, and along the Quayside Boardwalk.

Viburnum bodnantense 'dawn', Quayside Boardwalk.