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silverbush

silverbush

9.3
A small bush with silver leaves grown to make gardens look bright
  • noun
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  • We planted a row of silverbushes along the path to create a striking border.

Examples

  • The silverbush thrives in well-drained, sunny areas and is valued for its evergreen leaves.

  • The silverbush adds beauty to the garden.

  • The silverbush adds a touch of brightness to gardens with its unique foliage.

  • Look at the silverbush!

  • The silverbush enhances the garden's aesthetic with its shimmering leaves.

  • In our backyard, the silverbush provides a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers.

  • To improve the overall look of the landscape, we chose a silverbush for its attractive appearance.

Synonyms

silver-bush
vssilverbush
  • US
9.9

A North American bush with silvery leaves and fruit that loses leaves in winter

is primarily grown for attractive silvery foliage in gardens
silverberry
vssilverbush
  • US
9.3

A bush with silvery leaves and small fruits that grows in dry soil in North America

is chosen for garden appearance rather than wild habitat importance
Elaeagnus commutata
vssilverbush
  • Specialized
9.9

A bush with silvery leaves and fruit that grows in North America

is used mainly for its decorative silvery foliage in gardens
silver berry
vssilverbush
9.1

A small bush or tree with silvery leaves and small yellow fruits

is valued for neat silvery leaves and garden ornament rather than fruit
Jupiter's beard
vssilverbush
9.9

A small evergreen shrub with silvery leaves and pale yellow flowers often grown in gardens

is more generally any garden shrub prized for silvery leaves
Anthyllis barba-jovis
vssilverbush
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen shrub with silvery hairy leaves and pale yellow flowers that grows on Mediterranean coasts

is used mainly for garden decoration rather than coastal native habitat
silver lace
vssilverbush
8.2

A small bush with silvery leaves and white flowers

is chosen for garden attractiveness rather than being wild island native
silver-lace
vssilverbush
9.9

A small bush from the Canary Islands with white flowers and silvery leaves and hairy stems

is prized for silvery looks in gardens rather than botanical classification
silver sage
vssilverbush
  • US
8.1

A low shrub with many branches and pale grey leaves that gives shelter and food to wild animals

is mainly grown for attractive silvery foliage in cultivated gardens
silver sagebrush
vssilverbush
  • US
9.6

A low bush with pale grey leaves that gives animals shelter and food

is planted for garden appearance rather than wildlife food or shelter

Surface Forms

silverbush singular
silverbushes plural

Morphology

silverbush = silver + bush (transparent) = silver + bush

Meaning is directly composed from 'silver' + 'bush' and clearly denotes a bush with silvery leaves.

Etymology

The word silverbush is made from silver ('shiny grey') and bush ('small shrub'). So a silverbush is a shrub with silvery leaves, a plant gardeners choose for its bright, attractive look.