Pin Cherry (Noun)
Meaning
Small shrubby North American wild cherry with small bright red acid fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pin cherry is a common sight in the woods of eastern North America, its bright red fruit a favorite of birds and small mammals.
- The pin cherry tree is a small shrub that grows in dry areas and produces small, edible cherries.
- In the summer, the pin cherry's fruit is ripe and ready to eat, although it's quite tart.
- The pin cherry is often used as a rootstock for grafting domestic cherry trees, due to its hardiness and adaptability.
- Wildlife enthusiasts love the pin cherry, as its fruit attracts a variety of birds and animals to the area.