belvedere
- noun
- /ˌbɛlvɪˈdɪr/
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belvedere
- We planted a belvedere in our yard, and its foliage transforms into rich shades of purple and red each autumn.
Examples
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A row of belvederes provided vibrant color along the park walkway in October.
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Horticulturists admire the belvedere for its dense branches and seasonal color change.
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The belvedere in her garden turned a striking shade of red as autumn approached.
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The leaves of the belvedere turned a vibrant red this autumn.
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Is the belvedere in your garden still thriving?
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In autumn, the leaves of the belvedere plant turn a stunning purple-red color, creating a beautiful display in the garden.
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The belvedere is known for its dense branches, which become strikingly vibrant in the fall.
Synonyms
A shrub with many branches whose leaves turn purple-red in autumn
A dense bushy plant with leaves that turn red purple, often grown in gardens or to stop soil erosion
A plant with many branches whose leaves turn red-purple in autumn
A bush with many branches whose green leaves turn purple and red in autumn
A shrub with bright red or purple leaves used for decoration
A shrub with bright red or orange leaves that gardeners plant to add color to gardens
Surface Forms
Etymology
The plant name belvedere uses the same Italian parts bel ('beautiful') and vedere ('to see'), meaning 'beautiful view', and gardeners likely chose the name because the plant's colour and shape create a lovely view in the garden.
