Autumn in Toronto, Canada

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Autumn in Toronto, Canada

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Bairbre is the photographer for this topic, with pics of maple and ash, and some geraniums.

Toronto Canada (the CN Tower)is at latitude 43. 38. 49
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Bairbre, I need some education!
Do you in Canada say Fall, or Autumn?
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Jo UK wrote:Bairbre, I need some education!
Do you in Canada say Fall, or Autumn?

We use both Jo, but I think Fall slightly more often.

I'll be taking pictures of our trees tomorrow, and bring the ones from last week here as well if you would like it.
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Yes, please, Bairbre.
Then we can see your trees as they change colour.
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Good Morning,
There has been little change over the past week, just a little added colour. Yesterday
Last week Image Image
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Image Yesterday

Image Last weekend
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This from the backyard

Image Yesterday. Just a little more yellow.

Image Last weekend.
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Hello All,

These first pictures were taken October 13th, all of mostly Maple trees lining our street.

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And these taken today October 20th, again mostly Maples...

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This flaming red bush from up the street.

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And this directly in front of our home.

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:hi: Bairbre.Has the 'Flaming Red Bush' got a name ? Do you know what its called ?
Only being curious. :nod:
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macdoum wrote::hi: Bairbre.Has the 'Flaming Red Bush' got a name ? Do you know what its called ?
Only being curious. :nod:
I really have no idea macdoum, it just caught my eye when I was out walking. If I see the home owner about I will try to ask him/her.
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alice44 wrote: I love this photo!
me too! :D
Bairbre, this is really good one - the colors are wonderful!
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Thank you Kuremari I rather liked that one myself.

There is a lovely tree just up the street, with red, yellow and orange leaves. When the sun returns :rolleyes: I'll try for the same type picture....hilightinng the bark against the leaves with the sun streaming from behind.

If you notice, my pictures from yesterday look a little fuzzy? hazy? just as I was taking the pictures a little fog rolled in...
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Bairbre wrote: I really have no idea macdoum, it just caught my eye when I was out walking. If I see the home owner about I will try to ask him/her.
Hi, Macdoum and Bairbre - it might actually be just that, a Flaming or Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus.
There is a relative to it, Euonymus europaeus, spindle, native in north Europe, with an absolutely incredible colour combination of shocking pink and fiery orange in the fruits. Can't find any photos at the moment that do it full justice.
EDIT: I should of course hedge my bets: E. alatus, if it were around here in Scandinavia, there may be any number of look-alikes "abroad"! Our choice of trees & bushes is very manageably limited. :innocent:
With the spindle it is a pity that it drops those incredibly exotic-coloured fruits so soon, and the birds, curiously enough, seem to go for them too.
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Liis wrote: Hi, Macdoum and Bairbre - it might actually be just that, a Flaming or Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus.
There is a relative to it, Euonymus europaeus, spindle, native in north Europe, with an absolutely incredible colour combination of shocking pink and fiery orange in the fruits. Can't find any photos at the moment that do it full justice.
Thank You Liis,

It will be interesting to see if the homeowner can name it...if I can catch them out working in the garden this weekend.
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Bairbre wrote:And these taken today October 20th, again mostly Maples...
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I love this photo![/quote]
So you should Bairbre, it is a beautiful photo..all green and misty... :thumbs:
Thanks to all for info. on the 'Flaming Bush'.
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Hi All,

I haven't seen my neighbour to enquire about the "flaming bush" as yet.

We have had wet and very windy weather the past few days. Many trees are bare of leaves, or at least partially bare.

I took some pictures this morning, will try to post them tomorrow (I am at my daughter's house on her laptop) and you will see a signifcant change from last week.

Raking and bagging will have to be done soon as the trees enter their winter rest. :cry:
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Happy Birthday, dear Bairbre! :shake:
Knowing you has been a real pleasure! Good luck with everything! :chick:
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