Umbrella Tree (Noun)
Meaning 1
Erect evergreen shrub or small tree of Australia and northern New Guinea having palmately compound leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small deciduous tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The umbrella tree stood tall in the garden, its large leaves swaying gently in the breeze.
- In the fall, the umbrella tree's leaves turned a vibrant yellow before falling to the ground.
- The creamy white flowers of the umbrella tree bloomed in late spring, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
- The umbrella tree's unique leaf formation made it a popular choice for landscaping in eastern North America.
- As the seasons changed, the umbrella tree transformed from a lush green canopy to a skeletal silhouette.