christmasberry

• Nom désignant un arbuste épineux à feuilles persistantes, originaire du sud-est des États-Unis, à branches étalées, fleurs bleues ou violettes et baies rouges.

A noun referring to a spiny evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, characterized by spreading branches, blue or mauve flowers, and red berries.

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1. C1formalamerican

   A spiny evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, with spreading branches, blue or mauve flowers, and red berries.

   arbuste épineux persistant

   • The Christmasberry shrub is often found in coastal areas of the southeastern US.
   • Its red berries appear in late autumn, giving the plant its festive name.
   • Gardeners sometimes use Christmasberry as a decorative hedge plant.

   Synonymeschristmas berry

2. C1formalamerican

   An ornamental evergreen treelike shrub from the Pacific coast of the United States, featuring large white flowers and red berrylike fruits.

   Arbre de Noël de l'Ouest

   • The Christmasberry tree is a popular ornamental plant in Pacific coast gardens.
   • Its large white blossoms contrast beautifully with the red berries.
   • This species is often placed in the genus Photinia by botanists.

   Synonymeschristmas berrytoyon