American Arborvitae (Noun)
Meaning
Small evergreen of eastern North America having tiny scalelike leaves on flattened branchlets.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- American arborvitae trees were planted around the perimeter of the property to provide a natural screen.
- The landscaping designer recommended using american arborvitae shrubs to create a uniform border.
- Eastern white pine and american arborvitae are commonly found growing together in their native habitat.
- In the nursery, the american arborvitae saplings were propagated from cuttings taken from mature trees.
- American arborvitae foliage turns a brownish tint in the winter, but retains its shape and density year-round.