pointed-leaf maple
- noun
- Specialized
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- The pointed-leaf maple turns a brilliant yellow in autumn, making it a favorite in Japanese gardens.
Examples
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Experts recommend planting a pointed-leaf maple in partially shaded areas for best leaf color.
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New shoots sprouted quickly on the young pointed-leaf maple after the spring rains.
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The pointed-leaf maple is known for its stunning autumn colors.
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I planted a pointed-leaf maple in my garden last spring.
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The pointed-leaf maple transforms into a vibrant yellow in autumn, creating a picturesque scene in the garden.
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To enhance the beauty of your landscape, consider adding a pointed-leaf maple that thrives well in shaded areas.
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In Japanese gardens, the pointed-leaf maple is prized for its distinctively lobed leaves and colorful fall foliage.
Synonyms
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A tree with leaves that have several points and winged seeds that gives sap and wood
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A small tree or shrub from Japan with delicate, deeply cut leaves that turn bright colors in autumn
A small shrubby maple from Japan with five to seven pointed leaf lobes and bright yellow autumn leaves
Surface Forms
Morphology
pointed-leaf + maple
The phrase denotes a maple whose leaves are pointed, which is directly derivable from combining 'pointed' + 'leaf' as a modifier with 'maple'. This descriptive modifier–noun compound follows a regular compositional pattern (a tree with pointed leaves) and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
Pointed-leaf maple comes from the tree's leaves: people noticed the maple's leaves had sharp points, so they called it a maple with pointed leaves. That's why the name means 'a small Japanese maple shrub with sharply pointed leaves that turn yellow in autumn'.