James Bay’s Teacup Tree brings blooms and beauty to a quiet street

The Teacup Tree, which stands on Clarence Street in James Bay, has bloomed again this year. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)The Teacup Tree, which stands on Clarence Street in James Bay, has bloomed again this year. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street in James Bay. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street in James Bay. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street in James Bay. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street in James Bay. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street in James Bay. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street in James Bay. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

On a quiet street in James Bay, walkers can find a plum tree adorned with seasonal buds and teacups – The Teacup Tree.

Decorated in honour of the homeowner’s grandmothers, The Teacup Tree stands on Clarence Street, inviting guests to come and stay a moment underneath.

Standing under the tree, the hustle and bustle of Victoria feels a million miles away, even if the legislature building is just a few short minutes walk from Clarence Street.

The tinkling of the teacups hanging from almost every branch is accompanied by chirping birds and the music of a windchime, giving whoever is near a moment of peace.

The collection is a part of the artsREACH project, a non-profit that works to implement arts in schools, according to the tree’s website.

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