By: musicianonskis

Apr 22 2012

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Category: Gatineau Park, Hiking, Scenery, Spring, Trees

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Aperture:f/4.5
Focal Length:24.978mm
ISO:100
Shutter:1/100 sec
Camera:Canon PowerShot G12

(2 photos) Yesterday’s epic hike was (amazingly) not rained out.  It was energizing weather, with temperatures only a few degrees above zero, and chilly winds.   Does anyone know if these trees are wild plums?

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Dave P
Dave P
April 22, 2012 21:57

Serviceberries I think is the common name, some species of Amelanchier.

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Leona Gray
Leona Gray
April 23, 2012 09:59

I’ll second serviceberry. I have a clump of downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) in my back yard that’s in bloom right now, and it looks very much like these.

The berries that develop are edible and delicious; however, the birds and (damn) squirrels usually get them before I do. But, I did plant it to attract birds, so I shouldn’t complain.

As always, love your pics.

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musicianonskis
musicianonskis
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April 23, 2012 14:28

Thanks Leona and Dave!

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