Wood Laurel (Noun)
Meaning 1
Bushy Eurasian shrub with glossy leathery oblong leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wood laurel shrub added a touch of elegance to the garden with its glossy leaves and delicate white flowers.
- In the woodland garden, the wood laurel's rose-colored flowers bloomed in late spring, attracting hummingbirds and bees.
- The landscape designer chose wood laurel as a border plant due to its compact growth habit and attractive foliage.
- Wood laurel is a popular choice for hedges and topiaries in mild winter climates, where it can be pruned to maintain a formal shape.
- The wood laurel's glossy leaves provided a striking contrast to the dull winter foliage of the surrounding plants.