Big-tree Plum (Noun)
Meaning
Small tree of southwestern United States having purplish-red fruit sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its large leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The big-tree plum was a striking feature of the desert garden, its vibrant foliage drawing visitors from across the country.
- Local landscapers often chose to cultivate big-tree plums in residential yards due to their low-maintenance requirements and drought tolerance.
- Big-tree plum leaves, which could reach up to a foot in length, provided a dramatic contrast to the small, delicate flowers of the nearby shrubs.
- Researchers at the botanical garden spent months studying the unique adaptation mechanisms of the big-tree plum, hoping to apply their findings to other arid-region species.
- In autumn, the big-tree plum's fruit would ripen from green to a deep, rich purple, attracting flocks of birds to the area.