Christmasberry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Spiny evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having spreading branches usually blue or mauve flowers and red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener carefully pruned the christmasberry bush to encourage new growth and promote berry production.
- Christmasberry plants were used by early colonists to decorate their homes during the holiday season.
- The birds loved to feed on the bright red berries of the christmasberry shrub in the winter.
- The hikers had to navigate through thick clusters of christmasberry bushes as they made their way through the woods.
- The christmasberry plant's spiny branches made it a popular choice for landscaping in areas prone to deer grazing.