Flowering Almond (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous Chinese shrub or small tree with often trilobed leaves grown for its pink-white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flowering almond is a popular ornamental plant in many Asian gardens due to its vibrant flowers and delicate foliage.
- In the early spring, the flowering almond tree in our backyard bursts into bloom with beautiful pink-white flowers.
- The flowering almond is often used as a specimen plant in landscaping, providing a stunning display of color in the spring.
- The trilobed leaves of the flowering almond are a distinctive feature of this deciduous shrub or small tree.
- Gardeners often prune the flowering almond after it finishes blooming to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Woody oriental plant with smooth unfurrowed red fruit grown especially for its white or pale pink blossoms.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flowering almond, with its vibrant white or pale pink blossoms, brings a splash of color to early spring gardens.
- Gardeners often select a flowering almond as a showy addition to borders or specimens in a small landscape.
- Flowering almond can thrive in zones 5-8 with some protection and support, but occasional injuries may affect flower production in colder climates.
- Grows as a moderately-sized shrub or small tree, flowering almond typically contains one to three large seeds or nuts inside its plum-like fruit.
- The pale pink to white flowers on the flowering almond are edible, making them an interesting addition to salads and the like.