Pepper Shrub (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen shrub or small tree whose foliage is conspicuously blotched with red and yellow and having small black fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pepper shrub is a popular ornamental plant in gardens due to its vibrant and striking foliage.
- The woodland area was dominated by tall trees, but a few scattered pepper shrubs added a pop of color to the undergrowth.
- In the spring, the pepper shrub is particularly attractive, with bright yellow and red markings on its leaves.
- The pepper shrub's small black fruits are an important food source for local bird species during the winter months.
- Gardeners often prune their pepper shrubs in late winter to maintain their shape and encourage new growth.