Japanese Maple (Noun)
Meaning 1
Leaves deeply incised and bright red in autumn; Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was adorned with a beautiful Japanese maple, its leaves a vibrant shade of crimson in the autumn.
- A dwarf Japanese maple, carefully pruned, added a pop of color to the small patio.
- The ornamental garden featured a stunning weeping Japanese maple, its long branches cascading down a gentle slope.
- The Japanese maple outside her office window turned brilliant shades of orange and red as the seasons changed.
- A young Japanese maple was planted in the park, its delicate leaves dancing in the breeze on warm summer days.