Scottish Maple (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian maple tree with pale grey bark that peels in flakes like that of a sycamore tree; leaves with five ovate lobes yellow in autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The walkway is lined with tall Scottish maples, their pale grey bark providing an attractive contrast to the vibrant flowers.
- Scottish maples are known for their unique autumn foliage, as their leaves turn a brilliant shade of yellow before falling.
- Despite being a Eurasian native, the Scottish maple has adapted well to North America's climate, and can be seen in many urban parks.
- In autumn, Scottish maples create a spectacular display of colour, their yellow leaves adding to the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
- The tree's distinctive bark, which peels in flakes like a sycamore, is one of the defining characteristics of the Scottish maple.