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Japanese tree lilac

Japanese tree lilac

7.9
A small tree from Japan with narrow leaves and groups of creamy white flowers grown for decoration
  • noun
translation icon : lila de árbol japonés
  • We planted a Japanese tree lilac in the front yard for its decorative flowers.

Examples

  • The Japanese tree lilac blooms in early summer, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.

  • Many gardeners love the Japanese tree lilac for its fragrant flowers.

  • Bees are attracted to the creamy-white blossoms of the Japanese tree lilac every year.

  • The Japanese tree lilac blooms beautifully in spring.

  • The Japanese tree lilac blooms in early summer, filling the garden with its creamy-white flowers.

  • We planted a Japanese tree lilac in our backyard to enjoy its beautiful blossoms every spring.

  • Many homeowners choose the Japanese tree lilac for its ornamental value and sweet-smelling flowers.

Synonyms

Syringa reticulata
vsJapanese tree lilac
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Japanese tree with narrow leaves and clusters of creamy white flowers

is the everyday descriptive name for the same tree
Syringa amurensis japonica
vsJapanese tree lilac
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from Japan with narrow pointed leaves and pale white flowers

is the standard common name used for that ornamental tree

Surface Forms

Japanese tree lilac singular
Japanese tree lilacs plural

Morphology

Japanese + tree + lilac

The meaning is directly derivable from the parts: 'Japanese' (from Japan) + 'tree' + 'lilac' yields a lilac that is a tree native to or associated with Japan. This adjective + noun + noun composition is a transparent, cross-linguistically common naming pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.

Etymology

The name Japanese tree lilac comes from three simple facts: Japanese means it comes from Japan, it grows like a small tree, and its flowers look like a lilac. That's why the name means 'a small, decorative tree with creamy-white flowers'.