Firewheel Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Eastern Australian tree widely cultivated as a shade tree and for its glossy leaves and circular clusters of showy red to orange-scarlet flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Residents admired the vibrant firewheel tree, its clusters of orange-scarlet flowers a delight amidst the streets of Sydney.
- The park's landscape architect deliberately chose firewheel trees for their vibrant color to create a sense of warmth and energy among passersby.
- During summer, the firewheel tree in their backyard became the perfect canopy for the children to play under.
- Firewheel trees were an Eastern Australian staple in many parks due to their shade, gorgeous flowers, and ability to promote wildlife diversity.
- Their firewheel tree had grown enormous over the years, requiring regular trimming to ensure its clusters of showy flowers could be admired by everyone in the neighborhood.