Xylosma (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub or small tree grown as an ornamental in mild climates for its neat evergreen foliage and fragrant late flowers; native of China.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Xylosma grew rapidly in our warm garden, requiring regular pruning to maintain its desired shape.
- Local landscapers favor xylosma for its versatility and tolerance of varying soil conditions in landscaping projects.
- Xylosma plants with attractive variegated foliage were showcased prominently at the flower show.
- In the late summer, a sweet fragrance filled the garden when our xylosma shrubs bloomed.
- Xylosma trees have risen in popularity due to their compact growth and striking evergreen leaves in northern gardening magazines.