Definition

Noun: * A specific species of flowering shrub, Prunus glandulosa, native to China and Korea. It is characterized by its small size, smooth dark red fruit, and is cultivated primarily for its ornamental blossoms, which can be red, pink, or white. It is commonly known as the Chinese bush cherry, flowering almond, or dwarf flowering almond.

Usage

• As a subject: " is a popular choice for small gardens."
• As an object: "The botanical garden has a beautiful specimen of ."
• With a modifier: "The white-flowering looked stunning in the spring sunlight."

Examples

• "For early spring color, many landscapers recommend planting ."
• "The delicate flowers of often appear before its leaves."
• "This particular cultivar of produces deep pink double flowers."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural writing, the scientific name is used for precision to avoid confusion with common names which may refer to other plants.
  • Example: "The study compared the drought tolerance of Prunus glandulosa to that of Prunus triloba."

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names:
  • Chinese bush cherry: A common name referencing its origin and fruit type.
  • Flowering almond / Dwarf flowering almond: Common names highlighting its ornamental blossoms and its relation to the almond genus (Prunus), though it is not a true almond tree.
• Related Species: (the genus encompassing cherries, plums, peaches, and almonds), (another ornamental flowering almond species).

Synonyms

• Chinese bush cherry
• Flowering almond (Note: This common name can also refer to other species like ).
• Dwarf flowering almond

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is as the scientific name for a specific ornamental shrub. It is not typically used in everyday conversation but is standard in gardening, landscaping, and botanical contexts. The focus of its cultivation and value is its spring flowers, not its fruit.

Noun

1. small Chinese shrub with smooth unfurrowed dark red fruit grown especially for its red or pink or white flowers