xylosma
- noun
- /ˈzaɪləzmə/
- Specialized
- A mature xylosma can provide dense screening in a landscaped yard.
Examples
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The gardener chose xylosma for its evergreen foliage and easy maintenance.
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In spring, the xylosma produces a pleasant fragrance from its small flowers.
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The xylosma in my garden blooms beautifully every spring.
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We planted several xylosmas along the walkway.
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In spring, the xylosma produces a pleasant fragrance from its small flowers.
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The gardener chose xylosma for its evergreen foliage and easy maintenance.
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We planted several xylosma along the walkway.
Synonyms
A small evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and sweet-smelling late flowers grown in gardens
Compounds
- Specialized
A small evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and sweet-smelling late flowers grown in gardens
How Tall
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word xylosma comes from the Greek roots xylon and osme, meaning 'wood' and 'smell'. So the name fits: this small woody shrub often gives off a pleasant smell from its flowers.