Chilean Cedar (Noun)
Meaning
A small South American evergreen having coppery bark and pretty foliage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden designer carefully selected the Chilean cedar for its vibrant foliage to create a visually striking hedge along the walkway.
- In their yard, they have planted several Chilean cedars as an alternative to the usual flowering trees found in their neighborhood.
- Homeowners and landscape architects love to work with the Chilean cedar because it grows into beautiful conical shapes that create excellent contrasts with buildings.
- Plants such as Chilean cedar bring to an otherwise bland environment their dramatic patterns and soothing sounds as leaves gently sway.
- Since it doesn't get as big as some of the larger cedars, this evergreen South American native called Chilean cedar serves a specific aesthetic niche for local landscapers.