fire-bush
- noun
- UK
:
arbusto de fuego
- The fire-bush in their garden turned a deep red as autumn arrived.
Examples
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Gardeners often plant fire-bush for its vibrant foliage in the fall.
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A mature fire-bush can provide striking color in landscaping projects.
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The fire-bush is stunning in the fall.
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We planted a fire-bush in our garden.
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In autumn, the leaves of the fire-bush transform into a brilliant purple-red hue.
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Many gardeners choose to include the fire-bush for its stunning fall colors.
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The vibrant foliage of the fire-bush makes it a popular choice for seasonal landscaping.
Synonyms
A bush from Europe and Asia with many branches and leaves that turn red in autumn
A dense bushy plant with leaves that turn red purple, often grown in gardens or to stop soil erosion
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 bushy shrub from Asia with corky, winged stems and bright red autumn leaves
A small bush from eastern North America with purple fruit and red seeds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fire-bush combines the common English words fire and bush because in autumn its leaves turn bright red and orange like 'fire', creating a striking colour display. So the name helps you remember this shrub by its fiery fall colour.
